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Rosa 'China' Garcia RivasTo be Enshrined: 2025
Country: Peru Category: Female Indoor Player |
BIOGRAPHY
A trailblazing setter and national hero, Rosa García is one of the greatest players in Peruvian sports history. Competing in four Olympic Games, she led Peru to a silver medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Known for her precision, intelligence, and leadership on the court, she also guided Peru to silver (1982) and bronze (1986) finishes at the FIVB World Championships. Her dominance in South America included four South American Championship gold medals and multiple “Best Setter” honors. García’s professional club career spanned top teams in Italy, Brazil, Japan, and Peru, where she brought a calm command to every match. A revered playmaker, she helped raise the global profile of Peruvian volleyball during its golden generation.
