Gimnasia y Tiro is a historic Argentine football club from the city of Salta, currently competing in the Primera Nacional, the country's second division. The club's full name is Club de Gimnasia y Tiro, and its home stadium is the iconic Estadio El Gigante del Norte. Founded in 1902 by a group of military officers and civilians, the name reflects its origins in gymnastics and shooting sports. The club has spent most of its existence in the lower tiers of Argentine football but enjoys a fervent and loyal fanbase in northwestern Argentina. Their peak era came with promotions to the top flight in the late 1990s, where they famously defeated major clubs like River Plate at their formidable home ground. In the modern Primera Nacional, Gimnasia y Tiro is known as a tough, resilient side, difficult to beat at altitude in Salta. The club's culture is deeply tied to regional identity, with supporters creating an intimidating atmosphere, embodying the spirit of the norte.