Lola Riera: doctor, goal scorer and champion in India

Published on May 31, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

Field hockey player Lola Riera has conquered the Indian League and now aims for the Spanish title with Sanse Complutense. A doctor by profession and the competition's top scorer, her case demonstrates that it is possible to balance studies and work with elite sports. An example of perseverance applied to two demanding careers.

Lola Riera wearing full medical scrubs and a white coat, holding a field hockey stick in one hand while checking a patient’s vital signs monitor with the other, hospital room background with medical equipment, a hockey goal net visible through a window, surgical gloves and stethoscope on her neck, hockey ball on the examination table, cinematic photorealistic style, bright clinical lighting contrasting with warm stadium light outside, demonstrating dual professional focus, mid-action pose, ultra-detailed textures on fabric and medical devices

Optimizing Multidisciplinary Performance 🧠

Riera applies a technical approach similar to software development: task prioritization and resource management. Her daily routine combines high-intensity training, weekly matches, and hospital shifts. This method, based on time-block planning, allows for stable performance in both fields. There are no tricks or magic formulas; only discipline and a meticulously scheduled agenda. The key lies in automating routines, much like a well-designed computer program.

The Magic Recipe: Sleep Little and Run a Lot ☕

Lola Riera's secret formula for being a doctor and a top scorer is simple: eliminate leisure and sleep. According to her calculations, with four hours of rest and a strong coffee, you can be in the operating room in the morning and scoring goals in the afternoon. Of course, she does not recommend trying this at home without professional supervision. Or without good health insurance, which she has as standard.