STORY: Argentina is hosting polo’s first-ever female World Cupwelcoming teams from the home country, the U.S., BrazilEngland, Italy and IrelandLocation: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaThe event is seen as a culmination of years of growing opportunityin a game traditionally dominated by men(SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) PRESIDENT OF ARGENTINE POLO ASSOCIATION, DELFIN URANGA, SAYING:"Giving this opportunity for women to compete at the same level that men currently compete in, has a global impact and is also a message for the world."Polo is believed to be one of the world’s oldest-known team sportsIt was brought to Argentina by British immigrants in the late 1800sArgentina is now among the top countries where polo is playedand is a major exporter of horses specially bred for the sport
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