MANILA, Philippines — Maraming natutunan si Alyssa Valdez nang magtamo ito ng injury sa Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference noong Disyembre.
Kaya naman saludo ito sa mga atletang dumaan sa parehong pagsubok.
“Now that I’ve experienced it also, this injury and recovery, I salute all the athletes who got back to 100 percent or even more right after their injuries,” ani Valdez.
Masuwerte si Valdez dahil hindi na kinailangan pa ng operasyon ang injury na tinamo nito.
Sumailalim lamang sa rehabilitasyon ang Creamline team captain para gumaling ang kanyang injury.
“You know why I’m very emotional? Because it’s so hard. I was very scared to take that one step because it’s really scary. I’ve never thought I would feel that. I can’t just imagine all the athletes, the players who are going through this kind of recovery,” ani Valdez.
Mabilis na nakakarekober si Valdez sa kanyang injury dahil na rin sa tulong ng kanyang mga coaches at teammates na nagpapalakas ng kanyang loob.
“I’m super happy and grateful to all my teammates, coaches, PTs, they are always there to see me. They see all my exercises and new achievements. They’re very supportive of me,” ani Valdez.
Dahil sa injury, mas lalo pang minahal ni Valdez ang volleyball na tunay na nagpaangat sa kanyang buhay.
Malaki ang naitulong ng volleyball para makapagpatayo ng bahay at matulungan ang kanyang pamilya.
“I’ve been enjoying it, seeing volleyball from a different perspective. I get to appreciate it more. That’s one thing that also motivates me also, to keep on going and to get back right away,” ani Valdez.