In a historic moment for hockey at the Olympics, Rocio Sanchez has been chosen to be the flag bearer for Argentina at the upcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024, an honour that not only recognises her exceptional contributions to hockey but also highlights her as symbols of inspiration and dedication for athletes across the world.
Rocío Sánchez, a stalwart of the Argentine women's national hockey team, Las Leonas, has consistently demonstrated excellence on the field. Over a long storied career, that began all the way back in 2011, she has accumulated numerous accolades, including multiple medals at the Olympic Games, FIH Hockey World Cup and PanAm Games. Her leadership qualities, both on and off the field, have made her a beloved figure among teammates and fans alike, and in the Leonas squad for Paris 2024, she will play as the senior most pro, and the only player to have won two Olympic silver medals from London 2012 and Tokyo 2020.
Rocío Sánchez also shared similar sentiments, adding: “Today, we played a friendly match against Belgium on the Yves-du-Manoir main pitch. Excitement and anxiety are slowly rising as we get closer to the start. The stadium is beautiful and impressive, and once we arrived there, we realised the significance of this moment, especially for the newcomers. We are very focused and eager for the Games to start for good. Personally, I am happy and proud to carry the Argentinian flag at the Opening Ceremony tomorrow. I am here representing Las Leonas, and the fact that hockey can again carry the flag is just fantastic. It makes us all feel very proud. So, I'm looking forward to tomorrow and to the start of these new Olympic Games.”
The hockey competitions at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 will take place from 27 July to 9 August 2024. Both the men’s and women’s competitions feature 12 teams, split into two pools of six ahead of quarter-finals, semi-finals and medal matches. For more details about the competition, visit Olympics.Hockey.
