VOICED: Rugby out to score players in Buenos Aires

The video discusses the challenges rugby faces in gaining popularity over football in Buenos Aires. Ignacio Corleto, a former Rugby World Cup champion, runs a program called Butini Solitarios to train disadvantaged youth, instilling values like respect and teamwork. The story of Macy Alejandro, a young boy from Villa 21, highlights the potential for change and success despite societal labels. The program fosters unity among kids from different slums, overcoming initial communication barriers. Rugby's success in the 2007 World Cup has made it a source of national pride, and Ignacio believes that the unity learned on the field can help build a better future for these kids.

What is the main goal of Ignacio Corleto's program, Butini Solitarios?

• To make rugby the most popular sport in Buenos Aires

• To compete with football's popularity

• To train professional rugby players

• To instill values and provide opportunities to disadvantaged youth

What is a key value that Ignacio Corleto emphasizes in his training?

• Popularity of the sport

• Financial gain

• Individual success

• Respect for the referee

What stereotype does Macy Alejandro's story challenge?

• That all residents of Villa 21 are dangerous

• That rugby is only popular in France

• That all rugby players are wealthy

• That football is the only sport in Buenos Aires

How does rugby help kids from different slums according to the video?

• By encouraging them to move to better neighborhoods

• By providing financial support

• By teaching them to compete against each other

• By fostering teamwork and unity

What impact did the national team's performance in the 2007 World Cup have on rugby in Argentina?

• It caused rugby to be banned in some areas

• It decreased interest in rugby

• It made rugby a source of national pride

• It led to the creation of more football clubs