In Argentina, this date is celebrated to raise awareness about healthy habits to improve our lifestyle.
Each November 16 It is celebrated in Argentina on Sportsman’s Dayand it is impossible that names of great exponents such as Lionel Messi, Gabriela Sabatini and Emanuel Ginobili. The country has always stood out for training talents in each field, with a focus on sports education from an early age.
However, this anniversary has nothing to do with the birth of any athlete or the creation of any law, but is celebrated with the objective of raising awareness about the healthy lifestyle.
And in our country this day was chosen to coincide with the International Day of Toleranceestablished by the United Nations Organizationunder the motto “Don’t forget that it’s just a game.”. At the same time, it seeks to promote the welfarethe solidarity and the I respect in sport.
Who are the best Argentine athletes in history?
Lionel Messi
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The Rosario soccer player is considered one of the best players in the sport. An idol of FC Barcelona and a member of the Argentine National Team, “La Pulga” is the winningest player in the history of football, with 46 titles under his belt. Among his main milestones are the 2022 World Cup and his 8 Ballon d’Ors.
Diego Armando Maradona
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His name is known anywhere in the world. With unmatched talent and creativity, Maradona was an exception in football. He left his mark in Italy during his time at Napoli, where he managed to win the national league and a UEFA Cup twice. However, his great achievement was the 1986 World Cup, where he gave one of the best individual performances ever seen by a footballer.
Gabriela Sabatini
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He is the greatest figure in tennis at the national level. In 1985, the tennis player became the youngest woman to participate in a Grand Slam singles semifinal at just 15 years of age. Sabatini stood out for winning the silver medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games and is the only Argentine to win a US Open.
Emanuel Ginobili
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The basketball player born in Bahía Blanca was part of Argentina’s Golden Generation. Owner of an enviable technique, “Manu” conquered the NBA and won four rings with the San Antonio Spurs. Among his greatest achievements is also the gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games and the bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Luciana Aymar
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“Lucha” is the highest reference in hockey at the national level. Chosen eight times as the Best Player in the World, Aymar won four Olympic medals, three gold medals at the Pan American Games and six Champions Trophies.
Juan Manuel Fangio
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“El Chueco” is considered one of the best pilots in history. He won the world motorsport championship four times, and was the only one to succeed in Formula 1 with four different teams, with a total of five world titles, 24 victories and 35 podiums.
Source: Ambito
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