Strong Performance by Argentine Hockey Team, Heartbreak for Runners at Tokyo 2024 Olympics
- ByLucía Gutiérrez --
- 2024-08-04 22:34:54 --
- 0 Comments --
- ARG
Argentina's Men's Hockey Team Faces Germany in Quarter-Finals
The action continues at the Paris 2024 Olympics, and the weekend will come to a close with an unmissable match between the Argentine men's national hockey team and the German squad. The Argentine team, known as "Los Leones," will take on Germany in the quarter-finals of the prestigious competition.
The match between Los Leones and Germany will kick off at 3 PM (Argentine time) on Sunday, and can be watched on TyC Sports, TV Pública, and Claro Sports. Los Leones drew 3-3 with Belgium in their final Group B match at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The team led by Mariano Ronconi collected eight points in the first phase, with two wins, two draws, and one loss, finishing fourth in the group.
Germany, the next opponent of Los Leones, defeated Great Britain 2-1 in the final group match and topped Group A. The Germans won four matches and lost only once. It will be a high-voltage test for the Argentinians, who are eager to pull off an upset.
"We tried to represent Argentina in the best way, and it was a disaster. I apologize to the people who were following me and who I made get up early for nothing."
Belén Casetta, the Pan-American champion and national record holder in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, failed to qualify for the final, finishing 34th in the overall classification. Casetta, in her third Olympic appearance, placed 11th in her heat with a time of 9:34.78.
In the evening session, another Argentine, Elián Larregina, the national record holder in the 400 meters, will make his Olympic debut.
Larregina, who recently became the first Argentine to run the 400m in under 45 seconds, will face a tough field that includes the Olympic champion, Steven Gardiner of the Bahamas, as well as other top contenders from the United States and the Dominican Republic.
Sailing Success for Argentina
The Argentine duo of Mateo Majdalani and Eugenia Bosco had a strong debut in the first day of the Mixed Multihull event, finishing second overall. Meanwhile, Lucía Falasca climbed to 16th place in the Women's Dinghy, and Francisco Guaragna finished 26th in the Men's Dinghy.
After three races at the Marseille Marina, the Argentine pair sits in second place in the overall classification, trailing only the Italian duo of Tita Ruggero and Caterina Banti, the gold medalists from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
The Argentinians finished second in the first and second races, and fifth in the final race of the day, accumulating 4 points and sitting just 2 points behind the European leaders.
In the Women's Dinghy, Falasca climbed to 16th place in the overall standings with 74 points, 35 points off the virtual podium in the ILCA class. On the men's side, Guaragna finished sixth and 18th in his races of the day, placing 26th in the overall classification.
On Sunday, Majdalani and Bosco will compete in three more races (out of 12 total), starting at 7:05 AM (Argentine time), while Guaragna will also race at that same time. Falasca will compete in her seventh and eighth races at 9:35 AM (Argentine time).
Handball Team's Emotional Farewell
The Argentine men's national handball team, known as "Los Gladiadores," showed their best version in this tournament, but were unable to maintain their intensity until the end. Los Gladiadores bid farewell to the Paris 2024 Olympics with a 34-27 defeat against Egypt, who are aspiring to snatch second place in Group B from Norway.
It was not an easy mission. The Argentine Handball Team knew that earning points against Egypt, a contender for the second spot in Group B, would be a challenging task. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to maintain their intensity throughout the match, ultimately falling to the North African squad.
The Argentine team, composed of talented and dedicated players, put up a valiant fight but ultimately came up short in their quest to continue their journey at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Though the result was disappointing, the team can be proud of their overall performance and the support they received from their passionate fans.
- The Argentine men's national hockey team, known as "Los Leones," will face Germany in the quarter-finals of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- Belén Casetta, the Pan-American champion and national record holder in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, failed to qualify for the final, finishing 34th in the overall classification.
- Elián Larregina, the national record holder in the 400 meters, will make his Olympic debut in the evening session.
- The Argentine sailing duo of Mateo Majdalani and Eugenia Bosco had a strong debut, finishing second in the Mixed Multihull event.
- The Argentine men's national handball team, known as "Los Gladiadores," bid farewell to the Paris 2024 Olympics with a 34-27 defeat against Egypt.
The Paris 2024 Olympics continue to provide thrilling moments for Argentine sports fans, with a mix of heartbreak and success across various disciplines. As the competition enters its decisive stages, the nation eagerly awaits the performance of its talented athletes, who are determined to make their mark on the world stage.