ATLANTA — Atlanta Dream forward Laeticia Amihere is headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics, after being named to the Team Canada roster on Tuesday.
Amihere was selected with the eight pick in the 2023 draft by the Dream, and the Ontario native has been part of the Canadian national team mix for several years.
“I’m excited to go into my second Olympics with more experience under my belt,” Amihere said in a press release issued by the Dream. “It will be the first opportunity to play in front of family for Team Canada. I'm proud to be able to represent my country, my family and show all the hard work I've been putting in."
The Dream are also sending Rhyne Howard to Paris, where she will compete with the Team USA 3x3 basketball team.
Amihere, 22, was part of Canada's squad at the Tokyo Olympics as well. She has made 27 total appearances for the senior national team since 2017, according to the Dream's release.
Canada play Olympic hosts France on July 29 in their opening game at the Olympics, with further games against Nigeria and Australia in Group B.
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