After the women's volleyball team won a thrilling comeback victory over Japan in the Tokyo Olympics group stage, the injury of captain Kim Yeon-kyung became a big topic on social media.

During the match against Japan, a scene was captured where Kim Yeon-kyung had a bruise on her thigh, and voices worried that it might be a serious injury.

SBS reporters contacted a local Korean Volleyball Association official and asked about the extent of the injury.

This is because, although the national team succeeded in advancing to the quarterfinals, which was their primary goal, if Kim Yeon-kyung's injury is serious, the national team's steps are in an emergency.



Contrary to concerns, it is known that Kim Yeon-kyung's injuries are not serious.

An official from the Volleyball Association said, "I saw a report in the press that the thread looked like it had been ruptured." He said, "I think there was a misunderstanding because of the blood bruises. There was a bruise. There is no need to worry because it is not a blood vessel rupture or a serious injury.”

The official added, "The team decided to take a break today. We decided not to train because we had a lot of physical strength after two full set battles in a row."



Considering the weight of Kim Yeon-kyung in the national team, I was very fortunate.

Kim Yeon-kyung led Korea to a 3-2 victory by pouring a whopping 30 points in the 4th match of the group qualifier against Japan yesterday (31st).

The national team had a fierce battle with Japan until the last 5 sets, and at the end of the 5th set, they were pushed to the edge of a cliff by 12-14.

Kim Yeon-kyung shouted fighting on the court, and a miraculous reversal drama began.

As Park Jung-ah's attacks succeeded one after another, they made a dramatic deuce, 14 to 14.

The desperate Japan requested an operational time, but to no avail.

As Japan's attack was out, they succeeded in a comeback 15-14, and Park Jung-ah scored the last goal, ending the double play.




When the victory was confirmed, the players embraced each other and enjoyed the joy of advancing to the quarterfinals.

Coach Lavarini also cheered with joy as he circled the Ganggangsullae with the players.

"I'm really, really, really, really happy," Lavarini said. "Our players have been amazing. They put up with the pain every moment and finally did it in the final set. It's incredible."



Kim Yeon-kyung, too, could not contain her joy in the victory over Korea and Japan.

Kim Yeon-kyung said, "I think it was a really difficult match. I came in thinking that today's match would be really difficult, but I think it was as difficult as I thought. said.

Next, I explained the situation of the last 5 sets of deuce.



“We were one point behind and we had the right to serve, but at the time, the players exchanged words like ‘never give up’ and ‘we can do it’.


The Korea-Japan match was special for Kim Yeon-kyung.

He declared early before the Tokyo Olympics that it was his last Olympics, because it was the last match between Korea and Japan.

Japan gave Yeon-Kyung Kim a pain ahead of her bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics.

At the 2016 Rio Olympics, they won the qualifying round and lost 1 win and 1 loss.

It was Kim Yeon-kyung's heart that she wanted to win the last Korea-Japan match.

"Actually, we know the importance of the Korea-Japan match because many people are looking forward to it. We wanted to win because of it today, and it was great to win. I think all the players were desperate. 'Let's do it', I remember exchanging any words with each other, saying, 'This has to be done.' It seems that we were desperate and desperate for that. I'm really happy to be able to beat Japan."


The women's volleyball team will play the last match of the group stage against the strong Serbia tomorrow (2nd).

According to an official from the Volleyball Association, he plans to lose some strength in the match against Serbia.

And in the quarterfinals to be held on the 4th, I am determined to pour everything I can to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in 9 years.

Kim Yeon-kyung said that she would do her best in the quarterfinals, nurturing her dream of winning an Olympic medal for the first time in 45 years.



"I think the coach will decide how to prepare for the Serbia match through tomorrow's meeting. Since the opponents in the quarterfinals have not been decided yet, we will prepare well and make it through the quarterfinals once. I will do my best in the quarterfinals. "



I thanked the fans for their support and vowed to do their best until the end.


"Many people are unable to go outside due to Corona, but we are working hard so that we can be of strength, even at home. I hope that many people will support us. We will work hard."



(Photo = Yonhap News)