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What games do people play in Colombia?
How to play Colombia’s favorite childhood games
- Trompo. Trompo is one of the most popular street games in all of Colombia and practice makes perfect, which is how Carlos Galvis, from San Vicente de Rionegro, Antioquia, won the Trompo World Championships in Orlando, Florida two years ago. …
- Canicas. …
- Balero. …
- Cinco Huecos. …
- Yo-yo.
What is USA national sport?
De facto national sports
| Country | Sport |
|---|---|
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Cricket |
| United States | Baseball |
| Venezuela | Baseball |
| Wales | Rugby union |
What equipment is needed for tejo?
The main equipment required for the sport is a wooden box (called a post), tejos (metal discs), and a target.
What is the game tejo?
Tejo can be found throughout bars in Colombia and is a great way to throw a few back and keep your friends on their toes. The goal of the game is to throw your “tejo” (a weighted steel disc) inside the “bocin” (a metal ring) from over 70 feet away. The bocin is rigged with mechas, paper triangles filled with gunpowder.