Antonio Rizola He expressed his concern about the situation that Peruvian volleyball is going through. In the last few days, Aixa Vigil received death threats by supposed fans before the final between the San Martin University and Lima Alliance. The Brazilian coach urged action to be taken in this regard.
In statements released on the social networks of the Peruvian Volleyball Federation (FPV), Rizola He explained that error is part of sport. “What I always ask of the fans is that understand that they are human beings, that they can make mistakeshaving good games and bad games, and that we are in a process. “You have to be patient.”
Rizola He also called for reflection among followers. “This year we suffered a lot from threats from fans to players. That was something very serious and, in my opinion, the fans themselves must control this and tell those who get excited: ‘Let’s respect, you can’t compromise everyone else and, above all, them, who are dedicated, who are far from their family to represent first their club and then their country.'”
Finally, the Brazilian coach addressed a message to the fans. “Please know that everyone here works well, with seriousness and respect towards you.. We will always respect them. A hug to all. They are not promises, it is a guarantee of work. How far we go is another story, but we are going to work hard.”
The Brazilian coach referred to the recent bad episodes that put Peruvian athletes in danger. Credits: FPV / Youtube.
The case of Aixa Vigil exposed the problem of violence in Peruvian volleyball, which is going through a period of greater popularity with the rise of Peruvian League. During the last season, hostile messages against athletes had already been reported, but the athlete’s complaint shows the seriousness of the situation and the need to take action.
The player of the San Martin University She noted that both she and people around her received threats through social networks, especially after leaving Lima Alliance and in the run-up to the final. “This has been the first final that I have felt so overwhelmed by everything that has happened to me outside of sports. Receiving threats on my personal phone, that members of my family are being harassed, is something that has never happened before. and it has worried me a lot because that has never happened to me,” he said. The Commerce.
On the other hand, Antonio Rizola detailed his strategy with the players of Lima Alliance and San Martin University, included in the third list of those called up to the Peruvian volleyball team. The objective is to prepare them for the next confirmed international competitions: the America’s Cup and the South American Championship.
“Their championship ended on day 3. We are going to give them two weeks to rest, to travel, to do what they need with their family and their time.. As international level athletes, they will report on the 18th for training. Now, they will also have two weeks of rest and we will begin on the 18th with physical, medical and nutritional evaluations, to verify their real condition at this time and begin gradual work with a view to the Copa Sudamericana, which will be held in Lima at the end of July, in good conditions,” he explained.
Of course, he made it clear that no one has a fixed place in the selection. “The door is never closed for those who are outside and the door is never closed for those who are inside. The moment someone does not produce what others do, if I am certain that A is better than B, B comes out at any time.. None of them have a guaranteed place that they cannot lose. What matters to me is the quality of the work and I am certain that this year they will be better prepared than last year.”
– Aixa Vigil (San Martín)
– Brenda Lobatón (San Martín)
– Esmeralda Sánchez (Lima Alliance)
– Diana de la Peña (Lima Alliance)
– Flavia Montes (San Martín)
– Maricarmen Guerrero (Lima Alliance)
– Ginna López (San Martín)
– Pamela Cuya (San Martín)
– Angelica Aquino (San Martin)
– Sandra Ostos (Lima Alliance)
– Ysabella Sánchez (Alianza Lima)
– Alexandra Machado (University of Sports)
– Coraima Gómez (Circolo Sportivo Italiano)
– Karla Ortiz (Sports University)
– Daniela Muñoz (Sports University)
– Lucia Magallanes (University of Sports)
– Anghela Barboza (Deportivo Geminis)
– Kiara Vicente (Deportivo Geminis)
– Estefany Mariñas (Deportivo Geminis)
– Alondra Alarcón (UNLV of the United States)
– Fabiana Távara (Eastern Florida State College of the United States)
– Elizabeth Braithwaite (Trinity Valley CC of the United States)
– Jade Cuya (United States Jacksonville Dolphins)
– Alondra Villanueva (Seton Hall University in the United States)
– Yadhira Anchante (AO Thíras of Greece)
– Camila Pérez (Circolo Sportivo Italiano)
– Antuanette Arteaga (Circolo Sportivo Italiano)
– Andrea Villegas (Circolo Sportivo Italiano)
– Camila Pineda (Deportivo Soan)
– Xina Cortez (Deportivo Soan)
– Cristina Cuba (Lima Regattas)
– Kiara Montes (Lima Regatas)
– Rachell Hidalgo (Lima Regatas)
– Nicole Johansson (Lima Regatas)
– Ingrid Herrada (Olva Latino)
– Jeissy Chía (Rebaza Acosta)
– María José Rojas (Atlético Atenea)
– Saskya Silvano (Atlético Atenea)
– Thaisa McLeod (Atenea Athletic)
