Club Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata is a professional sports club based in La Plata, Argentina. Founded in 1887, it is one of the oldest clubs in the country. The club is primarily known for its football team, which competes in the top division of Argentine football, the Primera División. In addition to football, Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata offers various sports, including basketball, volleyball, and athletics. The club's colors are white and blue, and its nickname is "El Lobo" (The Wolf). The team's home matches are played at the Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo.