If you were to ask an Argentinian off the street what they thought the official sport of their country was, nine times out of ten, the person would respond fútbol. However, especially if they were a horse enthusiast, they would emphatically answer Pato, which can also be called Juego del Pato. They would be correct since Pato has been the official sport of Argentina since 1953. The sport had a rough start, but the rules were codified to make it less violent and more like a traditional sport.