Kim Yeon Koung Injured

It looks serious…

Darn it!

Korea’s volleyball superstar and MVP of the 2012 London Olympics, Kim Yeon Koung, is reportedly suffering from a right knee injury, ie a meniscus tear. Kim wants to have her surgery done after she finished her club commitments in May 2013 with Turkey’s Fenerbahce.

This is Kim’s 4th injury in 7 years since she started playing for the national team. Previous injuries include removing bone fragments in her right knee back in 2006, a torn cartilage in her left knee a year after and in 2008 Kim suffered the same injury but in her left knee.

Korean Federation better find a way to rest their star because it’d be very difficult to win matches sans Kim YK.

More from our source:

“Kim got a serious injury on her right knee. She had serious pain after their (Olympic match) 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.

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. However, the doctor is insisting on the immediate surgery.

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.”

Dang. We still want to see more of the 24 year old Kim. We want to see her in Rio 2016!

As of press time, we have no info yet if Kim has decided to have surgery or hold it off til next year.

Anyways, we got more pics of Kim at a baseball match in her country. Take note, Kim is becoming more and more popular since she led Korea to a 4th place finish at the 2012 Olympics.

Extra! Extra!

Kim and her teammates also attended the 2012 Suwon Cup and signed autographs for their fans.

Here you go..

So glad that volleyball’s popularity in Korea has increased but at the same time we’re worried of Kim’s condition. She hit a total of 388 balls during the Olympics and it’s somewhat expected for her to go through some injuries.

Get well soon Kim YK! Turkey is waiting for you!

(images: FIVB/ Kim YK FB Page)