The seventh episode of the ‘Women Who Thrive’ series features hockey star María José Granatto. Widely regarded as one of the world’s premier hockey players, the Argentinian ace is renowned for her exceptional skill, vision, and creativity on the ball, capable of changing the course of a match in an instant.

Some of her most remarkable performances with Las Leonas include winning the 2021–22 FIH Hockey Pro League title, a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2022 Women’s World Cup, as well as bronze medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2018 Women’s World Cup.

She is a true inspiration to both fans and players alike.

In this emotional film, María José Granatto discusses how hockey completely transformed her life, the support she received from her parents, and the extraordinary circumstance of having all three of her sisters also playing hockey professionally!

She also speaks about the passion shown and the energy displayed by the Argentinian fans, and how the team tries to give back all the love and affection they receive.

The video is available on FIH’s streaming platform Watch.Hockey (direct link: https://watch.hockey/video/983390) along the six previous episodes:

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) launched the ‘Women Who Thrive’ series in July 2025, celebrating the historical and ongoing impact of women in the sport of hockey. The series is part of the Women in Hockey Empowerment Project that FIH launched at its 2024 Congress – a transformative platform to uplift and engage female players, coaches, officials and leaders in the sport. More information is available here.

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