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Acaparán el interés público los juegos deportivos panamericanos; Fue magnífica la ceremonia inaugural
Various articles report on the opening ceremonies and days to the 1951 Pan-American Games, with a focus squarely on the sporting aspect of the event.
Merced al decidido apoyo del Gral. Perón concurrió a los Juegos Olímpicos un equipo digno de la Argentina
The article lauds the 15th (out of 40) place in the overall medal count and how these athletes honored the support of the President. A sidebar mentions "National Physical Education Day".
Disciplina
Notions of good sportsmanship tie into social order, regulations, and even morality.
Actividades de educación física que se fomentan en Racing Club
Of particular note is the recent inclusion of gymanstics and basketball, but a special focus on the popularity of soccer and the benefits it provides participants (physical vigor, morals, intelligence, and sense of community.)
Calendario Peronista: Iniciación de los cursos para líderes deportivos (August 31)
Brief excerpt of Perón honoring students attending specific courses in sports leadership—a program that sought to train the nation's best youth athletes.
Síntesis del deporte argentino
Photos of soccer and other sports in Argentina speak to the greatness of its athletes. Promotional piece.
Coverage of the opening ceremonies of the 1951 Pan-American Games
The 1951 Pan-American Games are not as overtly patriotic in El Gráfico as in other magazines; international athletes receive good coverage. However, these games (perhaps forced) featured much more coverage of Perón than usual. The ceremonies were…
Memorable fiesta fué la del domingo
Images include Perón declaring the Games to begin
Emotiva ceremonia de clausura
Notice the staging, with large pillars, lights, and a massive stage. Perón and Eva tie Argentine flag ribbons to the flags of the participating nations.
Los campeonatos Evita vibran como un ideal
Magazine lauds the Eva Perón tournament as a symbol of national pride and success
Eva Perón: llama viva de un pueblo de deportistas
Images of Eva Perón show her devotion to sports and Argentine athletes