RIO 2016 officially got under way with the opening ceremony on Friday and Godalming sporting hero Dan Fox will be playing hockey for Great Britain.

Dan, who lives in Godalming, has coached with Charterhouse School for two years. Last term he was head coach of the boy’s 1st XI. From September and following the Rio Olympics, he will be joining Charterhouse full-time as director of hockey.

Charterhouse director of sport Nick Beasant said: “We are delighted Dan is representing Great Britain at his second Olympic Games in Rio, following on from his successful debut at London 2012. We wish him and all the squad the very best of luck over the coming weeks.

“Post Rio, we are delighted that he will be taking up the post of as our first ever full-time director of hockey at Charterhouse in September. I know he will bring all his international experience and undoubted coaching ability to help our pupils to become the very best hockey players they can be. It promises to be a very exciting appointment for Charterhouse sport.”

Since making his international debut in 2009, Dan has notched up numerous caps, making his Olympic debut at London 2012, scoring in the opening game against Argentina.

He also won a silver medal in the 2010 Champions Trophy in Mönchen- gladbach. He has captained the side on a number of occasions, deputising for Barry Middleton.

When not playing hockey, Dan is also a very good cricketer.

In 2004 he scored 104 for Oxford in the Varsity match and boasts a higher first-class average than West Indies legend Brian Lara.

Dan said “I’m delighted to have been selected for TeamGB for Rio 2016 Olympics. Thank you to everyone who’s helped and supported me.

“You have to be 100 per cent into hockey when playing.

“Even if you are five per cent off, you will get found out straight away.

“It’s a real pressure cooker environment here, and that’s one of the challenges you have to switch on to.

“The Australians and the Germans are the two favourites for the tournament. The Dutch are also a dangerous side, and you can’t ignore the Indian team.