Sport in Argentina
Benefiting form a multicultural population and a mostly mild climate, Argentines participate in a variety of sports, though, without doubt, the most important sport in Argentina is Association Football. Other sports with wide following locally include basketball, rugby union, tennis, field hockey, boxing, volleyball, auto racing, golf and polo. Many renowned Argentine sports players excel in group sports, boxing and tennis being the most important examples.
The national sport, though not very popular, is pato. Other sports that are played professionally and recreatively are athletics (track and field), swimming, mountaineering, skiing, cycling, rink hockey, padel tennis and fishing.
Argentina is one of the most important sports powers in South America, ending at the top of the medal count at the South American Games since 1978 except for 2002.
Benefiting form a multicultural population and a mostly mild climate, Argentines participate in a variety of sports, though, without doubt, the most important sport in Argentina is Association Football. Other sports with wide following locally include basketball, rugby union, tennis, field hockey, boxing, volleyball, auto racing, golf and polo. Many renowned Argentine sports players excel in group sports, boxing and tennis being the most important examples.
The national sport, though not very popular, is pato. Other sports that are played professionally and recreatively are athletics (track and field), swimming, mountaineering, skiing, cycling, rink hockey, padel tennis and fishing.
Argentina is one of the most important sports powers in South America, ending at the top of the medal count at the South American Games since 1978 except for 2002.