Basketball in Argentina
Basketball was introduced in Argentina in 1912 by the "Asociación Cristiana de Jóvenes" (Young Men's Christians Association – YCMA), with the first Federation created in 1921 to organise the competitions. In 1929, the Argentine Basketball Federation ("Confederación Argentina de Basketball") was established. The body currently controls the Argentina national team.
Argentine Hockey Confederation
The Argentine Hockey Confederation was established on August 26, 1908, formed by three clubs: Club Atlético San Isidro, Belgrano Athletic and 
Pacific Railway A.C.. The first president was Thomas Bell, owner of "Buenos Aires Herald", a newspaper by the British community of Argentina. The Confederation registered to Hockey Association of England (established 1875).