The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
05.19.2016 | Volleyball
Junior Paulina Prieto Cerame will help Puerto Rico prepare for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament that begins May 20.
Prieto Cerame returns to Puerto Rico for Olympic Qualifiers
Junior Paulina Prieto Cerame will help Puerto Rico prepare for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament that begins May 20.
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas junior Paulina Prieto Cerame arrived on Saturday to help hosts Puerto Rico battle with Algeria, Colombia and Kenya for a spot in the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.
"I'm very happy to be in Puerto Rico and eager to get back into training with my teammates on the national team," she said. "I want to encourage all volleyball fans to support us by coming to the Roberto Clemente Coliseum and be part of history en route to the Olympics in Brazil."
Prieto Cerame started training with her teammates on Monday at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan.
Kenya and Colombia start the Qualifying Tournament on May 20, followed by Puerto Rico and Algeria. On May 21, African giants Kenya and Algeria face off, while Puerto Rico takes on Colombia. On the final day, Algeria will meet Colombia and Puerto Rico will play Kenya.
