Posts by Pluto

OMG. Not sure if it's ok to post this but I just found this photo of the Russian coach doing the "eye slant" after their win against South Korea at the most recent international. Wow, this is NOT cool.

Only if Korea can bring the same fighting spirit to the rest of their games. The South Korean team has the potential to beat out the bigger players like RUS and NET. I know they can. They just need to fix their defense and speed.

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Korea is just pwning Japan lately. Nice to see them at almost full strength. Those Lee sisters are something. Not to mention the awesome Kim Heejin

To be honest, I'm not a fan of Heejin. Something about her doesn't work for me. I'd rather want Park Jeong Ah. Although, I have to say Heejin's power serves are amazing but I haven't seen her do them recently.

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South Korea did really improve under Lavarini. Sad to see that Thailand may not make it to Tokyo.

You never know about that. I want the Korean team to make it to the Olympics but Thailand is a strong team too.

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KYK + Lee JAeyoung is a deadly combo. If only Korea can find a functional Opp, they will be hard for Thailand to beat.

Speaking of Thailand, will the new golden triangle be playing the Asian Qualification?

Great point. Sorry, but Kim Hee Jin is horrible. She only has big arms but no thinking behind on where or how to hit.

Wow, I'm very impressed by the U17 Korean girls. Thanks for sharing the videos!

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If Lee Jaeyoung could play like she did vs Thailand, Korea would definitely get the ticket to Tokyo

Agreed. A lot of people only think of KYK but Lee Jae Young is a great striker too.

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Literally this. They will never have a better chance without China and Japan.

South Korea is a tough nut to break, but playing home they MUST win this.

South Korea has been inconsistent lately. I think Thai has a strong chance too. Selfishly, I want Korea to advance. It's most likely Kim's last Olympics so she's definitely going to give it her all in January next year.

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It's all about the commercial deals and business opportunities. If any other volleyball nation is willing to make such deals with the FIVB then it will obtain such hosting rights as well!

Money, or just call it funding, the real lubricant of any activity in real life incl. the sports

Agreed. China is where all the money is coming from so the league naturally favors taking place there. If you look at the sponsors as well, they tend to favor Japan.

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Wish Saori Kimura a peaceful and good life! She's the early Japanese volleyball face that I learnt many years ago.

Same! I like Kimura. She and Kim Yeon Koung go a way back too.

So disappointed in the Korean team. No answers. It's quite embarrassing to be honest.

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If they play like they did against Russia and China in the Asian qualifications I really don't see Thailand beating them

But they're not consistent. Coach Lavarini has done an absolute great job with the team but I get so antzy with them.

Sigh, Korea is down a set against Dominican Republic. I'm slowly losing faith in the Korean team. I really don't think they'll make it to the Olympics next year at this rate.

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Yes, a lot of pressure.

At the moment, her reception/receiving is a real concern for me and her movement sometime feels a bit slow.

I really don't want to see her get change to middle blocker, it would be such a waste.

She's still young, 18yo. What's more important is how the Korean coaches raise her. I really think they need to rethink the strategy. It's not just about power. Korean team, overall, need better speed and defense.

Looking forward to how Jung Ho Young evolves. If she wants to become the next Kim Yeon Koung, that's a lot of pressure!

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let’s not bring up the last time RUS met KOR... oh yeah just a month ago...

Oh man, that game was just hard for me to watch. I cannot believe Korea lost there. They were mentally broken after two sets. I honestly don't know what happened. I still, however, think that KOR is better than RUS.

Hello!

New member to the forum. I've actually only started following volleyball a few years ago because of my interest in Kim Yeon Koung from South Korea. Didn't realize how awesome this sport was until watching her play.

Look forward to being active here.

- Pluto