Pato
Pato, also called juego del pato (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxweɣo ðel ˈpato], literally "duck game"), is a game played on horseback that combines elements from polo and basketball. Since 1953 it has been the national sport of Argentina.
| Highest governing body | Federación Argentina de Pato y Horseball (Argentine Federation of Pato and Horseball) |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | El deporte nacional ("The national sport") |
| First played | 1610, Argentina |
| Registered players | Yes |
| Clubs | no |
| Characteristics | |
| Contact | Yes |
| Team members | 4 per team |
| Mixed-sex | No |
| Type | Equestrian, ball game, team sport, outdoor |
| Equipment | Ball |
| Venue | Field (grass) |
| Presence | |
| Country or region | Argentina |
| Olympic | No |
| Paralympic | No |
| Obsolete | Yes |
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