Today (August 29), Hi-pass Expressway Club (Korea) faced King Whale (Taiwan, China) in the quarterfinals of the VTV Cup 2024 international women's volleyball tournament.
In this match, captain Kang So-hwi played from the start. However, in the first set, at Expressway's 16th point, Kang So-hwi jumped high and landed poorly, causing a problem with her ankle. In that situation, a player from King Whale also stepped lightly on Kang So-hwi's foot.
After that, the captain of the Korean team could not continue playing. She left the field with the support of her teammates and coaching staff. During the remaining time, Kang So-hwi sat on the sidelines and enthusiastically cheered for her teammates. The female striker born in 1997 received careful care from the medical staff.
At the end of the match, the Hi-pass Expressway team won easily 3-0 against King Whale. The Korean girls are the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of VTV Cup 2024. Their opponent will be the winner of the match between the Vietnamese women's volleyball team and Henan Club (China).
When the Korean team left the field, striker Kang So-hwi was injured and had to be carried to the car by her teammates. Fans hope she will not be seriously injured and can continue playing in the next match.
At VTV Cup 2024, Kang So-hwi is also one of 18 players nominated for the title of Miss of this year's tournament.
