1. Sports in Mexico
By: Kacey Oswell
HPE

2. Introduction
I am doing Sports in Mexico because I am a health and physical education major and sports are of interest to me.
I am going to research and explain what kind of sports they play in Mexico and what are their most popular.

3. Most Popular Soccer is the most popular among the Mexico population.
Soccer can paralyze the country.
This happens when two rivals play each other, it usually brings in people from all cities.
Known as futbol in Mexico

4. Bullfighting Also known as “fiesta brava”
Been popular in Mexico for over 400 years.
A fight includes;
Rodeos
Pig chases
Dances
These are the start of the main bullfighting event.

5. Charreada Charreada, or Mexican rodeo is a popular sport.
A display of costumes and stunts, with Mariachis providing the entertainment.
Tequila and beer are served to the spectators.
Male and Female charros (rodeo particpants)
They wear boots and somberos (wide-brimmed)

6. Olympics Mexico hosted the Olympics in 1968
First Spanish speaking country to do so
Mexico received three gold medals, three silver and three bronze
The games are remembered for the quality of the design and advertising.
Considered to be the best Olympic identities every designed.

7. Olympic Fact Choosing Mexico as the Olympic host was a controversy.
One reason because of it’s high altitude.
Proved an advantage in explosive events, such as short-distance running, jumping, throwing and weightlifting.
Proved disastrous for endurance type events.

8. Baseball Mexican Baseball League Summer league Teams across Mexico
Considered AAA (minor league)
Founded in 1925, included six teams
Reorganized in 1955 and became Class AA and once more in 1967 and attained class AAA
Now composed of 16 teams (divided to north and south leagues)

9. Basketball The Tijuana Dragons are a basketball team
ABA (American Basketball Association)
Began play in 2004
Finished 2005 season with a record and a 7th place finish
Most notable for having former NBA all-star Dennis Rodman on their team

10. Works Cited http://www.mexinsider.com/sports-and-recreation.html