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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| ???–Present | Hacoaj | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2005 | Argentina U21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2011, 2019-2020 | Argentina | 134 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Giselle Andrea Kañevsky (born August 4, 1985, in Buenos Aires) is a famous Argentine field hockey player. She plays as a defender for the Argentina national team, also known as "Las Leonas" (The Lionesses). Giselle has won many important medals throughout her career.
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Giselle Kañevsky's Early Hockey Journey
Giselle Kañevsky started playing field hockey when she was just seven years old. Her first club was Los Cardales. Three years later, she moved to play for Náutico Hacoaj.
Joining the National Teams
In 2005, Giselle was part of Argentina's National Junior Championship team. This was a big step in her career. A year later, in 2006, she made her debut with the senior national team.
Achievements with Las Leonas
Giselle Kañevsky has achieved great success with the Argentina national field hockey team, "Las Leonas." She has won medals in major international tournaments.
Olympic Medal Winner
In August 2008, Giselle won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. This was a proud moment for her and her team. The Olympics are a huge global sports event.
World Cup Success
Giselle also helped her team win medals at the Women's Hockey World Cup. In 2006, her team finished third, earning a bronze medal. Later, in 2010, she won a gold medal at the World Cup held in Rosario, Argentina. Winning a World Cup is one of the highest achievements in field hockey.
Champions Trophy Victories
The Hockey Champions Trophy is another important tournament. Giselle won two gold medals in this competition: in 2009 in Sydney and in 2010 in Nottingham. She also earned two silver medals in 2007 and 2011.
Pan American Games Gold
Giselle has also excelled in regional competitions. She won gold medals at the Pan American Games in 2007 (Rio de Janeiro) and again in 2019 (Lima). The Pan American Games bring together athletes from across the Americas.
Pan American Cup Champion
In 2009, Giselle and her team won the gold medal at the Women's Pan American Cup in Hamilton. This further showed their dominance in the region.
Playing in the Netherlands
In September 2008, after the Beijing Olympics, Giselle moved to the Netherlands. She played for the Haagsche Delftsche Mixed Hockey Club (HDM). Many top hockey players go to the Netherlands to play in their strong leagues.
Return to the National Team
After an eight-year break from the national team, Giselle returned in 2019. She rejoined "Las Leonas" under the coaching of Carlos Retegui. Her return showed her dedication to the sport and her country.
See also
In Spanish: Giselle Kañevsky for kids
- List of select Jewish field hockey players
