The Colombian National Team, in the World Cup in the Philippines.
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Colombia closed its participation this Wednesday in the World Male Volleyball Championship, held in Manila, the Philippines. The national team was part of Group D, in which it faced powers such as Portugal, the United States and Cuba.
The selection lost its three commitments, but left good feelings. He debuted on Saturday to the United States falling 3-0 with partial 25-20, 25-21 and 25-14; On Sunday night he measured with Cuba and lost again 3-0, although with very close sets: 25-22, 25-22 and 25-20.
The great emotion came at the close: against Portugal, Colombia won the first two sets (25–23 and 25–21) and touched the victory, but the rival traced in the Tie-Break and won 3–2.
Colombia, despite the results, made history
Participation, despite defeats, is historical for Colombian volleyball. It is the first time that the country classifies a world championship in the male branch, an achievement that reflects the process of growth of the discipline.
The classification itself was a goal achieved, and the team showed that it can compete from you to you with more experience, bringing them even to a fifth set.
The milestone becomes more value if the context is considered: in Colombia Volleyball does not have a consolidated professional league or a robust system of local competitions that allows players to have continuity. The majority of the members of the selection are formed in university or regional tournaments, which makes its exposure to high international competition limited. Classifying and competing in a World Cup is proof of a collective effort that combines talent, sacrifice and love for sport.
The experience in Manila will serve as learning for the immediate future. The players acquired international filming, faced elite teams and could measure the technical and physical level required by world volleyball. This experience will allow correcting errors, planning longer preparation cycles and strengthening the tactical structure of the equipment.
Looking ahead, the great challenge is to professionalize volleyball in the country. A stable national league is required that allows the development of players and coaches, as well as investment in infrastructure and training programs. Without regular high -level competition, progress will be slower and dependent on individual efforts.
The dream is that this first participation is just the beginning of a sustained cycle in international tournaments. If a system that allows the selection with experience players and competitive rubbing, Colombia could not only aspire to qualify again, but also to win games and fight for a place in final phases. The base is sown; Now the challenge is to grow it.
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