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"Chronic knee problems, you all know" Silva, Spring Volleyball Bombed 101 Points... unanimous MVP → complete 'Jangchung Spring' [the scene of Jangchung]

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Park Jaeho

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Gisele Silva roars after scoring in the third game of the women's championship match of the 2025-26 Jin Air V-League against the Korea Expressway Corporation at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul on the 5th. /Photo = Senior Reporter Kim Jin-kyung
Gisele Silva roars after scoring in the third game of the women's championship match of the 2025-26 Jin Air V-League against the Korea Expressway Corporation at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul on the 5th. /Photo = Senior Reporter Kim Jin-kyung

Neither chronic knee pain nor a murderous force that plays six games of spring volleyball could stop GS Caltex's "winning contractor" Giselle Silva (35).

GS Caltex beat Korea Expressway Corporation with a set score of 3-1 in Game 3 of the women's championship match of the 2025-26 Jin Air V-League at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul on the 5th and lifted the trophy for the first time in five years.

Silva, the MVP of the championship, was at the center of the miraculous "Spring Volleyball Game 6 Victory." Silva received overwhelming support, sweeping 33 of the 34 press corps votes (one voting).

Volleyball this spring was truly Silva's solo stage and a series of fighting spirit. Silva, who has been running nonstop since the semi-playoff, slammed the court of the Korea Expressway Corporation with 30 points in the first round of the championship, 35 points in the second and 36 points in the third round. In particular, in the middle of the third set of Game 3, there seemed to be a knee problem after scoring, making everyone's heart throb.

But Silva got up again like a duck. After the game, Silva said, "Everyone knows that there is a chronic problem with the knee," adding, "I'm not the only one who is sick, so I endured it and played." I'm glad I finished this season, which was exceptionally long, without any major problems, and I'll be fine after taking two days off," he said calmly.

The roaring Giselle Silva (below) and GS Caltex players. /Photo = Senior Reporter Kim Jin-kyung
The roaring Giselle Silva (below) and GS Caltex players. /Photo = Senior Reporter Kim Jin-kyung
Coach Gisele Silva (left) and Lee Young-taek are happy after winning the championship. /Photo = Senior Reporter Kim Jin-kyung
Coach Gisele Silva (left) and Lee Young-taek are happy after winning the championship. /Photo = Senior Reporter Kim Jin-kyung

Showing his strength to score even the anxious toss, he expressed his temperament as a matchmaker, saying, "I didn't want to set a limit, so I tried endlessly today."

He's a veteran in his mid-30s. Silva's eyes were still shining as he kissed the trophy for the first time in seven years since the 2018-19 Polish League. When asked about his future next year, he declined to say, "It's hard to answer right now," but added, "I have no intention of retiring yet. I think I can play for another two to three years," he said, expressing his willingness to extend his active career.

A ruthless bomber on the court, but a warm mother on the outside and a member of an ordinary family. Silva, who smiled broadly at his daughter Siana, who started the first pitch before the game, said, "I think I have a talent for volleyball," adding, "I want to eat time with my family and Cuban hometown food that my mother and grandmother make me."

Ace who changed his team's 0% chance of winning to 100% miracle. I'm already looking forward to Silva's V-League performance next season.

Gisele Silva, left, and daughter Siana. /Photo = Senior Reporter Kim Jin-kyung
Gisele Silva, left, and daughter Siana. /Photo = Senior Reporter Kim Jin-kyung

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