This report has been circulating for a quiet a bit now and we are NOT surprised with his declaration that he will play for Cuba Italy very soon.
In an article released by deporcuba.com, Os reveals his honest opinion on a lot of things.
On his future representing Cuba:
“Honestly, I will not play for Cuba. In the last letter I sent to the Federation, I expressed that I am willing to play for the national team. The answer was positive, but they stated that I would need to leave Italy then. That was a requirement I could not accept because I cannot endanger my career and everything I have achieved so far. I can’t be practically inactive throughout the whole year and then play for the National Team.”
On playing for Italia:
“It could happen. Currently that is the only chance for me to play on the Olympics which is every athlete’s dream. I am Cuban, I represent Cuba but I can’t play for Cuba. I am 30 years old and I can’t sit back and wait. If I do not go to Rio, I will probably not get the second chance to play in the Olympics.”
On the terrible Cuban volleyball system:
“I think that the Cuban Volleyball Federation has to realize that it is a perfectly normal thing for players to play abroad during the year and then join the national team in the summer. I do not know why they are not allowing us to do so. Those are the answers we all seek. Volleyball in Cuba needs to change because there is little time left before Cuban volleyball disappears from the big stage.”
We strongly agree in all that he said.
CUBAN VOLLEYBALL NEEDS MAJOR CHANGES!
The men’s and women’s team have been struggling for a few years now.
Any thoughts to share?
(images: FIVB)
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