Translated version [through Google]
My rough translation:
As one of the most popular players, Leila does not try to hide the longing she feels for the Brazilian team. The athlete, who left Brasilia at 17 to play in Belo Horizonte, remembers with affection the sacrifices she made to get so far in her profession. “The present greater that God gave to me was to be left-handed”
I am the daughter of a housewife and a mechanic, I can only be thankful for everything what I have achieved. I had to catch the bus to go to training. I was very happy in the court. I am a very demanding person, I had to try harder because I am short (it has 1,79m). The greatest present that God has given me was to be left-handed, it's what sets me apart. I was never none craque, but I was always determined, to the point of the stubbornness, this is what made me who I am.
Chosen by the FIVB as the Most Improved Player (beach volley ball) for 2006, Leila is an example of an athlete who was able to change her game and still be successful after leaving the court. However, she admits that it gets more difficult each time to keep up with the new generation of players.
I was very lucky. I started at a time when there were not as many good pairs was able to participate in the evolution of the game. Today, it is a lot more difficult. It is not impossible, but the level double them is very high same.
The athlete will not play in the Pan-American, but she guarantees that is rooting for Juliana and Larissa, the probable representatives of Brazil in vôlei of beach, as well as for the election, where some former-friends play.
- Voleibol is the sport that more has possibility to arrive at the ends. I find that Brazil goes to be served of its better. I twist very for the sport in general, I wait that the Pan is a success, of the deep one of my heart.
