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Pumas Make Promising Debut in Rugby Championship

Pumas Make Promising Debut in Rugby Championship

After five years of lobbying, Argentina finally made their bow in rugby’s premier annual international tournament on Saturday when they took on South Africa in the newly expanded Rugby Championship.

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Training for Europe at Boca Juniors’ Finishing School

Training for Europe at Boca Juniors’ Finishing School

Simon Willis investigates how coaches at Boca Junior’s youth team are preparing boys – many from underpriviliged backgrounds – to adapt to moving abroad and cope the pressure to succeed.

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London Olympics 2012: Team Argentina’s Half-Time Report

London Olympics 2012: Team Argentina’s Half-Time Report

After the first week of the games, Grace Protopapas looks at the joys and tears experienced by team Argentina so far, with a special shout out for the first medal winner this year.

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The Indy Guide to Team Argentina in London 2012

The Indy Guide to Team Argentina in London 2012

As the Olympic Games begin, sports fanatic Grace Protopapas picks out the Argentine athletes and teams with the best chance of bringing back a medal from London 2012.

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Uruguay out to Defend Perfect Record in London 2012 Olympics

Uruguay out to Defend Perfect Record in London 2012 Olympics

In the race to see who will succeed Argentina as Olympic football champions, Mark Orton looks at the chances of Argentina’s neighbour and arch-rival, Uruguay before they take on hosts Great Britain.

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The Road to London 2012: Argentine Gymnast Federico Molinari

The Road to London 2012: Argentine Gymnast Federico Molinari

Grace Protopapas speaks to gymnast Federico Molinari about his development in a relatively unknown sport in Argentina, and his dream of winning a medal on the rings at the London 2012 Olympics.

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River Plate Back in the Big Time

River Plate Back in the Big Time

After a tense season finale, River Plate won the B Nacional and secured a swift return to Argentina’s top flight. Mark Orton looks back at a season of despair, renewal, and long-distance road trips.

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Body, Mind and Circus: Aerial Silk Acrobatics at La Instalacción

Body, Mind and Circus: Aerial Silk Acrobatics at La Instalacción

Megan Cassidy is invited inside one of Argentina’s most exclusive circus clubs to try her hand, and her footing, at aerial silk acrobatics.

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The Indy Eye: Carrera de Miguel

The Indy Eye: Carrera de Miguel

3000 runners took off in Buenos Aires for the Carrera de Miguel, an 8km run in honor of Miguel Sanchez, a marathoner and political activist.

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VIDEO: Skating in Argentina

VIDEO: Skating in Argentina

Michael Tanenbaum gets on a board and speaks to some local skaters about how the scene developed in Argentina and how it continues to evolve today.

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