Corrida de Argolinha #3

Janice Tabin

Maryland's state sport is almost exactly the same as Corrida de Argolinha, the only differences being the spear shape, and the cultural influence. Maryland was the first state to have an official state sport, declaring "jousting" or "ring tournaments" as theirs in 1962. Traditional medieval jousting is also quite similar, with the targets being the opponent rather than a ring. This form of jousting is still played at renaissance fairs to this day. Tent Pegging, based in Pakistan, is essentially the same as Corrida de Argolinha, the only key difference being the targets laid on the ground instead of suspended from an arch. Tent Pegging has existed for longer, though, being played since the 4th century BCE.