What is Kim Yeon-Koung doing now?
What is Kim Yeon-Koung doing now?
Kim then jetted off to Shanghai in May of 2021 to join the Shanghai Bright Ubest Women’s Volleyball Club, returning to the team four years after she led it to the top of the Chinese Super League in the 2017-18 season to snap a 17-year drought.
Why is Kim Yeon-Koung famous?
Yeon is the first player in Asian volleyball to get an MVP grant in the CEV Women’s Champions League. Kim was the top scorer in the 2012 London Olympics despite not having a platform finish. Yeon-Koung conveys the Olympics record for the most top score of 207 points in eight games.
Who is the best volleyball player in South Korea?
Korean volleyball star Kim Yeon-koung was named the best player of 2021 by Volleyball World, recognizing her role in leading Korea to a fourth-place finish at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and her efforts in both the Korean and Chinese leagues.
Who is the greatest volleyball player in the world?
1. Karch Kiraly. With an impressive record of three Olympic gold medals, 148 beach volleyball titles, and prize earnings of over $3 million, it’s easy to see why Karch Kiraly tops our list. Kiraly is the only volleyball player to ever win at every level as an athlete and as a coach.
