Kim Yeon-koung "I Have Let Go of Expectations for the Tokyo Olympics"

Player Kim Yeon-koung who played in the women's professional volleyball match between Incheon Heungkuk Life Pink Spiders and Hwaseong IBK Altos held at Incheon Gyeyang Gymnasium on the 18th. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

[Asia Economy Reporter Nahana] Kim Yeon-koung (33, Heungkuk Life), the queen of the women's volleyball national team, revealed that she has let go of her expectations regarding the Tokyo Summer Olympics.

After the V-League women's match against IBK Industrial Bank held at Hwaseong Gymnasium on the 17th, Kim Yeon-koung responded to a question about the Tokyo Olympics, saying, "It would be great if it happens, but at some point, my expectations dropped," adding, "Since last year, the more I expected, the greater the disappointment. Honestly, right now, I have let go of (my expectations to participate in the Tokyo Olympics)."

She continued, "The COVID-19 situation in Japan has not improved yet," and said, "I am not placing high hopes and am just waiting."

Earlier, in January last year, Kim Yeon-koung led the team to secure a spot in the Tokyo Olympics Asian qualifiers despite suffering a torn abdominal muscle and taking painkillers.

Meanwhile, the Tokyo Olympics were postponed by one year due to the impact of COVID-19, and the possibility of a normal hosting this year remains uncertain.