Kim Kianny Dy sheds tears by talking about his long-awaited return to action for high-speed PLDT strikers at the All-Filino PVL conference. –Marlo Cueto / Inquirer.net
Manila, Philippines – After 559 days, Kim Kianna Dy returned to the action and had the impression of playing for high -speed PLDT strikers at the PVL in PVL 2024-25.
More than a year after having signed with PLDT sidelined with a right knee injury, Dy entered the field with high-speed strikers leading the fourth set, 16-7, and wet his feet With a few attempts at point in front of a happy crowd on Tuesday for the return player at Philsports Arena.
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Cignal erased a 10-point lead because Pldt had to line up Erika Santos and Angge Alcantara for Dy and Kim Fajardo to hold the ground and finish a rebound 25-20, 25-21, 20-25, 25-22 to improve to a 5-3 record.
Dy, who underwent a serious knee injury in July 2023 when she was still with F2 logistics now disappeared, said that she did not rush from a long absence, but she could not help Feel emotional during his beginnings as a high -speed striker.
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“The biggest change, I guess that as a player, I was more patient with myself because the trip to be here at the moment was not really easy. It was a difficult year, “said Dy, who couldn’t hold back his tears during the post-match interview.
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Kim Kianna Dy made her long-awaited debut for high-speed PLDT strikers at the All-Filino PVL conference. –Marlo Cueto / Inquirer.net
“I always try to arrive 100% and I get there slowly. It was not easy, but fortunately, with my teammates and my coaches, they facilitate the task even when I have trouble. “”
Although his return was not scheduled for this match, the PLDT coach Rald Ricafort praised the star in front of the dedication and the patience of Spiker during recovery.
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“We are happy that little by little, she is starting to get back on the right track, and we really take slowly by incorporating it,” said Ricafort. “Its recovery process was very difficult and complex, and we were very patient.”
“It is not only a question of deciding not to use it all this time – it is a question of ensuring that when it comes back, it is in a place where it has fewer to fear and that its movements are fluid. She sometimes gets impatient, but we want her return to be as fluid as possible. At least we were able to test it today and, hopefully, its recovery continues regularly. »»
Savi Davison, who had 24 points, 12 excavations and 10 excellent receptions, was a proud DY teammate while they shared the court for the first time.
“I’m just super proud of her. We always see her working hard. She continues to train after she went to her training at 6 am, so it finally meets and I am super proud of her for that, “said the Philippin-Canadian Spiker.
While she continues to make her way to her full recovery, Dy enjoyed her short but memorable return, teaming up with the new teammates Davison and Kath Arado as well as for the meeting with the former teammate of the Salle and F2 Logistics Fajardo, Mika Reyes and Majoy Baron.
“Since I was new with the team, I’ve been super excited to play because I was with my team before in recent years. Just playing with new faces is so refreshing, and yes, I was really happy and excited to be part of the team inside, “said Dy.
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“It was like a mini-reunion with Savi and Kath. I am super satisfied with my decision to join the PLDT, especially to be surrounded by the people in the room. The transition to Pldt was so fluid for us, and I am really happy on this subject, “she said.
