U.S. field hockey player Abby Tamer is gearing up for what could be her Olympic debut in Paris, with high hopes for both personal achievement and growing the sport’s popularity.

Tamer, a rising star in American field hockey, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming Games in a recent interview. “Our team is in training right now. We really want to be able to show the world what we’re made of,” she told uInterview.

The 20-year-old, who plays for the University of Michigan, highlighted the team’s determination to prove themselves on the global stage. “We weren’t supposed to qualify, but we have a lot of faith in ourselves and we want to show everyone what we’re about,” Tamer added.

For Tamer, the Paris location adds an extra layer of excitement. “I’ve always wanted to go to Paris,” she said, noting her background in French studies. “I’ve been to a lot of places in Europe and around the world, but I’ve always wanted to go to France.”

Beyond personal aspirations, Tamer sees the Olympics as a crucial platform for increasing field hockey’s visibility in the United States. “I think there’s so much opportunity in field hockey,” she explained. “If you could pick it up, the chance to go play at an NCAA school is really high compared to some other sports.”

Despite being underdogs, Tamer and her teammates have set ambitious goals for Paris. “The end goal is to win a gold medal. That’s what I think everyone wants,” she stated. The U.S. women’s field hockey team has never won an Olympic medal, with their best finish being fifth place in 1984.

As the team prepares for Paris, Tamer remains focused on improvement. “We’re going to do our best over these next few months to put the best team out and show everyone what we’re made of,” she said.

With the Olympics just months away, Tamer and her teammates are hoping their performance will not only bring success but also inspire a new generation of field hockey players in the United States.

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