Men’s pair Olivier Lanteri and Ludovic Palmaro represent Monaco in the beach volleyball competition in Buenos Aries. Two of five Monaco athletes at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games.

The official Olympic.org website reported that Lanteri and Palmaro arrived at the Green Park venue on Wednesday with their Slovakian coach Jana Zyani.

“It’s an amazing place. I’m very surprised with the venues and the organisation of these Youth Games,” Lanteri said. “What I’ve seen so far at the Village and the beach volleyball courts is great.”

His teammate Palmaro agreed: “It’s really nice for us to be part of this event after our debut on the (International Volleyball Federation) FIVB world circuit last month in China. We have high hopes for showing a good performance at this tournament.”

The other three members of the Monaco delegation are sprinter Charlotte Afriat and swimmers Emilien Puyo and Claudia Verdino.

“We’re few but we’re the best!” said Lanteri, while Palamaro added: “We’re here to leave our country’s name high up in the sports world and to enjoy a unique event.”