Charreada a lane wide by long leading into a circle in diameter. In the opening ceremony, organizations and participants parade into the arena on horseback, usually accompanied by a mariachi band playing "Marcha Zacatecas". This signifies the long tradition of Charros being an auxiliary arm of the Mexican Army. The short charro jacket is remniscent of that worn by members of Villa's Army. The "charreada" itself consists of nine scoring events staged in a particular order for men. Unlike rodeos, most "charreadas" do not award money to the winners as charreadas are considered an amateur, rather than professional sport. Prizes may
History of baseball outside the United States British baseball is played in parts of England and Wales. It involves 11 players per team and shares some terminology with cricket. There is also rounders, a baseball-like game played mostly at schools and amongst friends. Great Britain competed in the qualifying rounds of the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Baseball in North America is a very popular sport, mostly in the United States and Mexico. In Central American countries, it is popular most likely due to US influence. In Mexico it is very popular and is the country's prominent sport, after soccer. It is also the most popular sport in