Historically, sports in Argentina has been an integral part of its culture and social life. If not formally,most people living in Argentina are involved in some kind of sport like In the summer months the families visit the Atlantic coast and enjoy the different water sports there. The winter months are also very active,as far sports in Argentina are concerned. In the winters, Andinismo or hiking is a major sports and mountain climbing and Skiing in the Mount Andes is also common.
'Futbol' or Soccer is the National game in Argentina which was introduced in the country by the British soldiers. The National soccer team of Argentina is among the top in the world and has won the World Cup in 1978 and 1986.
First played by the Gauchos, Pato is a special sport in Argentina . The word Pato means duck and the game was called so because it was played on a horseback using a leather pouch with a duck inside it.
Horse racing is another popular sport in Argentina which is held all throughout the year. The two most horse racing events in Argentina are the Argentine Republic Prize, played in April, and the Grand National in November.
Rugby is another popular sport in Argentina Argetina rugby union is one of the oldest rugby unions in the world
Earlier reserved only for the wealthy, Tennis now is played throughout the country. Made popular by the Argentinian Guillermo Vilas , Tennis is a much loved s ports in Argentina. The other popular sports in Argentina includes:
- Hiking
- Trekking
- Auto racing
- Polo
- Mountaineering
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Golf
- Diving
- Nature observation
- Sailing
- Skiing
- Fishing
- Hunting
