Ana_Maria_Roqica

Ana Maria Roqica

Ana Maria Roqica

Fijian rugby sevens player

Ana Maria Roqica (born February 2, 1988) is a Fijian rugby sevens player. She is a member of the Fiji women's national rugby sevens team to the 2016 Summer Olympics.[1][2]

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Roqica was named in the Fijiana team to the 2020 Summer Olympics when she was selected as the 13th player after Luisa Tisolo pulled out due to injury.[3][4] She won a bronze medal at the event.[5][6][7] She has captained the Fijiana side since being named captain in 2011.[8] She also captained them at the Rio Olympics.[9][10]

Roqica has won gold at the 2011 and 2015 Pacific Games.[11] She was selected for the Fijiana squad to the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[12][13]

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