Kochi ∙ Peru national volleyball team captain Eduardo Rome laughs when asked about being a volleyball star; From a height of 200 cm (6 ft 6 in). “When I was 14-15 years old, my height was 192 cm. That’s unusual in Peru, where there are few tall people. The advice of the family was to take up sports. Tried many things. It was not fun. Then he met the coach of the volleyball team. He called to train with the national team! Till then I had never played volley in any academy. Later he became a part of the national team. He has been playing for foreign professional clubs since 2017. Saudi Arabia, Spain, Austria and Turkey. Yes, now in India too!” – Twenty-seven-year-old Romay is the captain of the Kochi Blue Spikers in the Prime Volley League and plays in the opposite position.
India means diversity
I am in India for the first time. Every time I hit the road here, I get nervous. You will not understand where the vehicles are coming from. Not fast enough for my brain…Kerala flavors are a bit too spicy. But I like it. Feel like eating more! We are very proud of the flavors of Peru. It is customary to criticize any food in the world. Indian flavors, however, are awesome.
Prime volley fun
It will be a completely different experience; For the players and the audience. There is a change from the traditional game in terms of point system and playing style. The game is faster. Naturally, it will be a feast for the spectators. Prime Volley will help increase the popularity of Indian Volleyball. The Blue Spikers are a great team. Good coach and team. I want to give the best support to the team.
Not just football, but love
It is not easy to say what is your favorite game after volley. Football is the passion in Peru. But my favorite game is not only football. I like karate. Likes badminton, squash and athletics. (He was surprised when he was told that Peru had played in the Nehru Gold Cup football in Kochi in the 1980s. The second question was whether we won or lost)
Captain means responsibility.
It has been 4 years since he became the captain of the Peru team. Greater challenge, more responsibility. The behavior and attitude of the national team captain should be exemplary. Those experiences will benefit the Blue Spikers as well.
English Summary : Eduardo Romay Kochi Blue Spikers captain speaks
