The beginnings of Quidditch in Argentina

a sport for "my kids"

Abstract

Quidditch is a sport inspired by the successful literary saga Harry Potter, the work of British J.K. Rowling. Created by a group of American university students, it has achieved rapid expansion worldwide in a short time, giving rise to national and international organizations and competitions on all continents. The purpose of this work is to address local/global interactions. The origins of the practice in Argentina will be explored. They can be found around 2006, in the context of a Harry Potter’s fan club aimed at a particular audience, under specific local conditions. To achieve these purposes, in-depth interviews with different actors have been carried out, and previous academic productions on the subject were consulted.