Carlota Ciganda and Azahara Muñoz earned their qualification to represent Spain in women's golf at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The competition will take place at the French course of Le Golf National, in Versailles, between August 7 and 10, just three days after the men's tournament concludes, where Jon Rahm and David Puig will represent Spain.

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Carlota Ciganda and Azahara Muñoz are representing Spain at the Olympic Games for the third consecutive time. Their performance in Brazil in 2016 resulted in 21st and 39th place finishes, respectively, while in Tokyo 2020 their positions were reversed: Muñoz finished 29th and Ciganda 50th.

Ignacio Gervás, Technical Director of the Royal Spanish Golf Federation, believes that “in the women's category we have a veteran team. Both Carlota Ciganda and Azahara Muñoz have the experience of two Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo, which is very valuable.”. 

The RFEG's Technical Director notes that "although they aren't ranked at the top of the Olympic Ranking, the course suits both of their games very well, slightly better for Azahara, a very reliable player who rarely makes mistakes. Carlota, on the other hand, is incredibly competitive; she thrives in tournaments like this, experiencing it in a very special way because she has the athlete's DNA. We hope they can win a medal.". 

Ignacio Gervás adds that “the Games are held every four years and the options are running out, so it is very possible that this will be a very special edition for both of them, who will have to give their all in the face of the emergence of new players.”.

The fact that they have shared so many sporting experiences together over the years is a point in their favor, according to Ignacio Gervás: “They will help each other. They have similar career paths, many years on the LPGA Tour, and the Olympics could be a sensational crowning achievement for both of them. Let's hope it's one of their weeks, or even better, both of theirs.”. 

Competition from North Americans, Asians… is guaranteed, so, suggests Ignacio Gervás, “you have to focus on your game, and if any of you reaches 15 under par you will have many options to win a medal or be in contention for one until the last minute.”.

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