A group of inhabitants of Comodoro Rivadavia (most of them with Spanish ancestors) established Club Gimnasia y Esgrima on February 13, 1919. Eloy Cánovas was elected president of the club although the club was registered 20 years later.
The establishment of Club Gimnasia y Esgrima in Comodoro Rivadavia, a community with predominantly Spanish ancestry, is described.  Eloy Cánovas became the club's president, although the club was not formally registered until 20 years after its founding.