The Argentine Olympic Committee announced on Wednesday that Luciano De Cecco and Rocío Sánchez Moccia will be the Argentine flag bearers at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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The volleyball player and member of Las Leonas will lead the 135 athletes representing the country in the opening ceremony. This is the edition with the fewest Argentine participants since Barcelona 1992.
Sánchez Moccia is the captain of the national hockey team. In her more than 250 international matches, she has competed in three Olympic Games and won two silver medals in London 2012 and Tokyo 2020.
De Cecco, meanwhile, is the captain of the volleyball team and has also competed in three Olympic Games. In the last edition, he achieved the historic bronze medal.
Both athletes will represent the delegation, which will consist of 135 athletes competing in 25 disciplines.
Rocío Sánchez Moccia and Luciano De Cecco will be the Argentine flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (Photo: X/@PrensaCOA)
What was the process of choosing the Olympic flag bearers like?
The Argentine Olympic Committee explained the process of selecting these two athletes: “The process of choosing the Argentine flag bearers had two stages. First, National Federations could propose two athletes as candidates from their respective sports, one male and one female. The received candidacies were then submitted to the Athletes Commission of the Argentine Olympic Committee, which submitted them to its members for consideration and election. These members voted, and ultimately, the Board of Directors was informed of the four athletes (2 men and 2 women) who were preselected by the majority to carry the national insignia at the Olympic event. With this report, the Board of Directors of the COA evaluated the proposals and made a final decision.”
When do the 2024 Olympic Games start?
The Paris 2024 opening ceremony will be held on Friday, July 26. Despite this, some disciplines such as rugby, football, handball and archery will begin earlier. The closing ceremony will be on Sunday, August 11.
Luciano De Cecco and Rocío Sánchez Moccia: Argentina’s Flag Bearers for Paris 2024 Olympics
The Argentine Olympic Committee (COA) has announced that volleyball star Luciano De Cecco and hockey legend Rocío Sánchez Moccia will be the flag bearers for Argentina at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This prestigious honor will see them leading the 135-strong Argentine delegation during the opening ceremony, a significant moment marking the beginning of the Games.
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This edition marks the smallest Argentine contingent since the Barcelona 1992 Games. The Argentine team will compete in 25 disciplines, representing the nation’s hopes for Olympic glory.
Sánchez Moccia, the captain of the national hockey team, is a powerhouse on the field. With over 250 international matches under her belt, she’s participated in three Olympic Games, grabbing two silver medals in London 2012 and Tokyo 2020.
De Cecco, the captain of the volleyball team, is an equally decorated athlete. He too has competed in three Olympic Games, achieving a historic bronze medal in Tokyo 2020.
Rocío Sánchez Moccia and Luciano De Cecco will be the Argentine flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (Photo: X/@PrensaCOA)
Selection Process: A Journey to Find the Flag Bearers
The Argentine Olympic Committee meticulously laid out the selection process for the flag bearers, ensuring a transparent and representative choice. Here’s how it unfolded:
- Nominations: National Federations were invited to propose two athletes, one male and one female, from their respective sports.
- Athletes Commission Review: The candidacies were presented to the Athletes Commission of the COA, who reviewed and voted on them, narrowing down the candidates to four (two men and two women).
- Final Decision: The COA Board of Directors meticulously evaluated the proposed athletes and ultimately made the final decision, selecting Luciano De Cecco and Rocío Sánchez Moccia to carry the Argentine flag in Paris.
Paris 2024: A Date with Olympic History
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are scheduled to commence on **Friday, July 26**, with the opening ceremony. However, certain disciplines like rugby, football, handball, and archery will start their competitions earlier. The closing ceremony is set for **Sunday, August 11**.
With the Olympic torch ablaze and the world watching, De Cecco and Sánchez Moccia will carry the hopes and dreams of Argentina as they lead the nation’s athletes into the grand arena of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Key Takeaways
- Luciano De Cecco and Rocío Sánchez Moccia have been chosen as Argentina’s flag bearers for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
- The selection process involved nominations by National Federations, review and voting by the Athletes Commission, and a final decision by the COA Board of Directors.
- The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will take place from July 26 to August 11, with some disciplines starting their competitions earlier.
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