Some news about Kim so far.
Kim`s transfer issue is still in chaotic situation in Korea, but it is not to pessimistic.
Due to the good result from the Olympics, many media are supporting on her side and she became a popular star domestically through London Olympics.
Previously, volleyball being not popular in Korea, only few knew about her in spite of her tremendous achievements, but now Kim is so busy star in Korea also.
She is going through many news interviews, popular TV programs, and doing so many activities to promote women`s volleyball in Korea.
Kim throwing the first ball in Pro Baseball (No.1 pro sports in Korea)
About her transfer issue, as all of you know Kim has already signed 2 year contract with Fenerbahce.
Kim said that the Russian club(seems to be Dinamo Moscow) offered her with better condition, but she wanted to stay in familiar club.
Still, KVA is revealing such a theoretical attitude, that KVA will work hard for both Kim and Heungkuk to benefit.
However, as many Koreans noticed this issue and many are willing to help her situation, the situation seems far better than before.
Still far way to go, though.
BAD News.
Kim got a serious injury on her right knee.
She had serious pain after the game versus Brazil, and she took MRI, told her meniscus(knee cartilage) was torn.
However, she pushed ahead to further matches, with her knee taped.
Moreover, in the qurterfinal vs Italy, she failed to land properly, worsening her knee problem.
She endured the pain throughout the tournament, being MVP and the best scorer, making Korean team to achieve 4th place in the Olympics, 36 years after Korean women`s volleyball recently achieved.
No words to say.
It is her fourth knee surgery during her 7-year pro career.
She has always been overused in her natinoal team and club.
2006 Right knee - Removing fragments of bone
2007 Left knee - Torn Cartilage
2008 Right knee - Torn Cartilage
2012 Right knee - Torn Cartilage (Meniscus)
Although she is told that it is so serious situation by a doctor, she is hesitating to get a surgery immediately.
It takes 4 - 8 weeks to rehabilitate and thus she is concerned about her next season in club.
She is willing to take surgery in May next year, after the Turkish League ends.
(She said the Turkish League Champion and MVP are her goal this season.)
However, the doctor is insisting on the immediate surgery.
Without knowing anything about her, KVA asked her to participate in Asian Volleyball Federation Cup held in September.
What a sucking behavior of KVA, not even letting Kim ITC and only asking her to play for NT
She says she is going to decide in 2 or 3 days whether she will take surgery immediately.
Many are concerned of her knee condition and her career.
She said playing until 30 is really big hope, because her body is quite seriously injured now.
I hope she gets the surgery immediately and recover soon.