Karla Ortiz retires from Peruvian national volleyball team

Karla Ortiz, a prominent player for Universitario de Deportes, has announced her retirement from the Peruvian women's national volleyball team. The decision follows her exclusion from the squad selected for the South American Championship, a tournament offering qualification spots for the 2027 World Championship and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Ortiz, 34, has been a staple of the national team since the 2010 World Championship in Japan. In an emotional farewell, she expressed gratitude to her coaches, teammates, and friends, stating, “I never imagined the day would come to say goodbye to this beautiful jersey.” She concluded her message by encouraging future generations of players to pursue the national team's goals.