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in 1998 in the national senior volleyball team.
Reflecting on his 25-year career with the national team A women’s volleyball player from the Dominican Republic, Annerys Valdez declared: “I can say that I am going out through the front door”.
Recently the player reported His decision to finish his career with the Queens of the Caribbean, although he will continue to support the national team project. playing in Taiwan, where he currently has a contract.
“I made the decision to retire. a long time ago. I met with Cristobal Marte and told him that after the Olympic Games (Tokyo 2021) I was going to retire. He told me to wait one more year. From there I went to Taiwan and there. I analyzed it” Valdez on the television program La Hora del Deporte, which is broadcast on Sundays by CDN Deportes under the leadership of Héctor J.Cruz.
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“ I talked to my mother and she told me that she understands my decision. I came back from there (Taiwan) and I said up to here I arrived”.
Valdez was born on August 7, 1981. Despite his 40 years, he is still in conditions to continue contributing to the national cause. However, the capital understands that it is time to make room for others who have the dream of becoming one of the “Queens of the Caribbean”.
In his brilliant career, Valdez has participated in three Olympic Games, five World Championships, World Cups, Pan American, Central American and Caribbean Cups and other major events, totaling more than 25 medals, including at least 10 gold.
“I gave everything on the court. Sera a little difficult for me being on the other side. It is an adrenaline rush that does not go away overnight”, he commented. After so many years wearing the number 1 red, blue and white uniform, Valdez has a special desire for how he wants them to think about the legacy of her.
“I want to be rememberedas an Annerys who never gave up, hardworking, with education and principles. Also as a player who, when she went out on the court, respected her work. A warrior and as they tell me, the human wall & rdquo ;, pointed out the all-star blocker.
The fact that Valdez is Saying goodbye to the senior team does not mean that you will move away. completely.
“I am open for whatever volleyball needs. If the project needs me, I’ll be there. there. I am willing to take my experience and help the new generation.”
After making that statement, she was immediately He asked if directing was also an option and he answered: yes, why? right?
In the interview, Valdez also mentioned to people who have been vital in his career, starting with his mother Ana Valdez.
“I summarize my career by thanking God, especially my mother for giving me an education. n, always be there, never leave me alone, give me moral support. Thanks to her I am what I am right now. My humility is something I thank you very much”, he indicated.
People he thanks
Cristóbal Marte
“It’s the father. volleyball” and that “hopefully All disciplines have a godfather like him.” He also mentioned a Hipólito Zabala, Rafael “Cafén” Cuesta (EPD), Jorge Pérez Vento and Mayo Sibilia, among others.
Reinforcement
His talent has allowed him to play in Italy (his favorite ) Turkey, Azerbaijan, Brazil Puerto Rico and Taiwan. “It is a great cultural experience, in some cases with very different societies”.