Giselle Kañevsky facts for kids
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| Full name | Giselle Andrea Kañevsky | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | August 4, 1985 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Defender | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Hacoaj | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ???–Present | Hacoaj | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2005 | Argentina U21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2011, 2019-2020 | Argentina | 134 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Last updated on: October 6, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Giselle Andrea Kañevsky (born August 4, 1985) is a talented Argentine field hockey player. She was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Giselle plays as a defender for the Argentina national team, also known as "Las Leonas."
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Early Life and Hockey Journey
Giselle started playing field hockey when she was just seven years old. She first played at the Los Cardales Club. Three years later, she moved to the Náutico Hacoaj club. In 2005, she was part of Argentina's National Junior Championship team.
Playing for the National Team
Giselle made her debut with the senior national team in 2006. Her first big tournament was the World Cup, where her team finished in third place, winning a bronze medal.
Olympic Success
In August 2008, Giselle achieved a major dream. She won a bronze medal with "Las Leonas" at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. This was a very proud moment for her and her country. After the Olympics, she moved to the Netherlands to play for the Haagsche Delftsche Mixed Hockey Club (HDM).
World Cup Champion
In 2010, Giselle helped her team win the World Cup. This exciting tournament was held in Rosario, Argentina, making the victory even more special for the home crowd.
Return to the Team
After a break of eight years, Giselle returned to the national team in 2019. She played under the coach Carlos Retegui. Her return showed her dedication and love for the sport.
External Links
- Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
- Confederación Argentina de Hockey (Argentine Hockey Confederation)
See also
In Spanish: Giselle Kañevsky para niños
