Rocio Sanchez Moccia (hockey) and Luciano De Cecco (volleyball) will be in charge of carrying the Argentine flag at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
This is what he decided Argentine Olympic Committee (COA)and this is a historic measure since two athletes will carry the national flag in an Olympic opening for the second time, after Tokyo 2020 (Cecilia Carranza and Santiago Lange).
The story of Rocio Sanchez Moccia
Sánchez Moccia, 35, is the current captain of Las Leonas. Since her debut in 2009, she has played a total of 320 international matches with the Albiceleste shirt.
She participated in three Olympic Games – not counting Paris – obtaining silver medals in London 2012 and Tokyo 2020, while in Rio 2016 she obtained seventh place.
The story of Luciano De Cecco
De Cecco, 36, competed in three Olympic Games, claiming a historic bronze medal at Tokyo 2020 and finishing fifth at London 2012 and Rio 2016.
De Cecco made his debut with the national team in 2006, with Jon Uriarte as coach, and despite his Olympic career, he never participated in the opening ceremony as he was due to compete the following day.
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