Volleyball fans are indignant at the image of an injured athlete crying and still being forced to play until the end

The first day of the U21 Women's Volleyball World Championship has witnessed a disturbing story. In the match between the US and Cuba, the opponent Tarin Alarcon was injured in the third set when the score was 20-18.

The 20-year-old girl asked to play, but the Cuban coach decided to force her student to play, Tarin Alarcon then had to make 2 attacking situations, she fell to the field hugging her shoulder and crying. However, Mr. Wilfredo Robinson Pipo still refused to let Alarcon leave the field.

It was not until the referee signaled that Alarcon could not continue playing that she was substituted but still had to receive criticism from the coach. All leave sad images of Cuban volleyball where many of the world's top talents are born but always want to leave!

In addition to banning competition for foreign clubs, Cuban athletes also often speak out about nutrition and health not being paid enough attention. Superstar Wilfredo Leon himself, before naturalizing Poland, also revealed that he was forced to play for Cuba despite injury.

The strict regulations of Cuban volleyball make many disgruntled athletes willing to give up their nationality in search of the best development opportunities for themselves. The most recent is the case of Melissa Vargas who decided to switch to Türkiye and immediately help this team win the Volleyball Nations League 2023.

Back to the ongoing world U21 tournament, Cuba still has 2 group stage matches against the Netherlands and Turkey, fans are waiting to see if coach Wilfredo Robinson Pipo will continue despite the health of his students forcing Tarin Alarcon to play. or not?