# Peru Volleyball Star Diana de la Peña Out for South American Championship

Peruvian volleyball player Diana de la Peña will miss the South American Championship due to a foot fracture.

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The Peruvian Volleyball Federation (FPV) reported that Diana de la Peña suffered a fracture in the fifth metatarsian of her left foot. [^1]

The Peruvian Volleyball Federation stated that Diana de la Peña will not be able to participate in the South American Championship. [^2]

Coach Antonio Rizola stated he will not call another athlete to replace Diana de la Peña. [^3]

Diana de la Peña, who plays for Alianza Lima, sustained the injury during the national team's training process for the South American Championship in Rio de Janeiro. [^4]

The medical area of the Peruvian Volleyball Federation estimated the recovery period for Diana de la Peña to be three weeks. [^5]

Peru will debut in the 2026 South American Volleyball Championship against Argentina on September 8. [^6]

Rizola explained that he prioritizes athletes who accepted the call-up and trained under his orders in recent weeks. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. The Peruvian Volleyball Federation (FPV) reported that Diana de la Peña suffered a fracture in the fifth metatarsian of her left foot. (RPP, News)
2. The Peruvian Volleyball Federation stated that Diana de la Peña will not be able to participate in the South American Championship. (RPP, News)
3. Coach Antonio Rizola stated he will not call another athlete to replace Diana de la Peña. (La República.pe, News)
4. Diana de la Peña, who plays for Alianza Lima, sustained the injury during the national team's training process for the South American Championship in Rio de Janeiro. (RPP, News)
5. The medical area of the Peruvian Volleyball Federation estimated the recovery period for Diana de la Peña to be three weeks. (RPP, News)
6. Peru will debut in the 2026 South American Volleyball Championship against Argentina on September 8. (La República.pe, News)
7. Rizola explained that he prioritizes athletes who accepted the call-up and trained under his orders in recent weeks. (La República.pe, News)

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