Wilfredo Leon, · a shining star in volleyball, chose to give himself a rare vacation after the Paris Olympics. He travels to a picturesque resort to relax and let the fatigue and stress that has accumulated for a long time dissipate in a pleasant environment.
After this short but precious break, León quickly returned to his Poland club. He is passionate and determined to prepare for the new league season. Despite being about to play for the Bogdanka LUK Lublin, the straightforward and sincere volleyball player was forthright in a recent interview about his deep dissatisfaction.
He stressed that athletes usually have very little time off. In his own case, the high-intensity training and intensive event schedule have made them in a state of high tension and exhaustion almost all year round. Like some workers in other industries, they can have more ample vacation time each year to spend time with their families and relax, but athletes often find it difficult to enjoy such treatment.
At the same time, he also unreservedly revealed some thoughts about the end of his career. He lamented the passage of time and looked back on the hardships and glory he had traveled along the way. As one of the stars of the Poland national team in the Paris Olympics, Leon performed well in this Olympic Games, helping the team to win the precious silver medal with excellent skills and tenacious fighting spirit.
After the Olympics, he returned to Poland with his teammates. During that short vacation, although they temporarily put down the pressure of the game, their love and responsibility for volleyball have never diminished. They are always ready to meet new challenges with a fuller mental state and continue to contribute to the cause of volleyball.
Now 31 years old, he was born in Cuba. In his long volleyball career, he has experienced countless challenges and glory. In the new season, he resolutely signed a contract with the Lublin men's volleyball team, a decision that undoubtedly opened a new chapter in his career and made many fans look forward to his debut in the Poland domestic league.
His club coach, Massimo Botti, made it clear in August that León would first need to go through ·a rigorous and comprehensive medical process. It's not that you don't trust him, but because you take the health of your athletes very seriously and take responsibility for the competition. Only through a detailed medical examination will the team be able to accurately assess his current physical condition and determine whether he is fully prepared for the intense competition.
According to detailed reports within the team, Leon has made a detailed and in-depth assessment of his physical condition. He knows what his body means to the upcoming game and the responsibility he bears. The club is looking forward to him from the start of the season and contributing to the team.
Coach Berti once emphasized in an interview with the media: "We will first check his physical condition very carefully, after all, the health of the athlete is the most important. Based on the results of the checks, we will gradually involve him in the competition and will never force him to take risks. We sincerely hope that León will be ready for the game from the first part of the season and lead the team to great results with his excellent skills and experience. ”
Although León will gradually devote himself to the competition, when he returned to work at the club after the holidays, he bluntly pointed out the challenges faced by professional athletes in an interview the day before yesterday. "I would like to have more rest time, as athletes, we don't always have enough time to rest, and the amount of vacation we usually get is very limited, even if we are given two or three more days, it still feels that it is not enough," he admits. ”
Leon was initially unhappy with the athletes' short vacation, but he admits that he has the support of his coach and the club, which allows him to spend more time with his family. He added: "I'm very satisfied, but I really have to go back to work. ”
This outstanding athlete, who is one of the top attackers in the men's volleyball world today, has an impressive figure, reaching a height of 2.01 meters. His impressive prowess on the pitch is evident from his smash height of 3.85m and his block height of 3.46m. It will be the high-profile moment that he will be playing for the first time in his new club shirt at the upcoming Bogdanka Volleyball Cup on 7-8 September.
In an in-depth discussion about his future career, especially on the crucial issue of retirement plans, Leon subtly hinted that he might end his career in Poland. He patiently explains: "When thinking about my family situation, this is an important factor that cannot be ignored. Even though my daughter successfully completed her studies, I still have my son and a young daughter to take care of and keep me company. This consideration of family responsibilities meant that the final stage of my career would definitely be in Poland. In the back of my mind, I had a clear plan to complete my career path in Poland. However, I still want to see more about how I do in the league and how I feel about it. After all, the actual situation on the field and the individual's physical and mental experience also play a crucial role in the final decision. ”