Paraguay’s Olimpia sport Club, the country’s most successful, celebrates its 120th birthday

With 45 official local championships and eight international titles, Paraguay’s Olimpia is the team with the most cups raised in the history of the country and today commemorates its 120 years of institutional life. Also, the King of Copas of Paraguay is the only Guarani team to win three Copa Libertadores.

Although names such as “Paraguay” and “Esparta” were initially suggested, the one that was finally to the liking of the majority is the one suggested by William Paats: “Football Club Olimpia”, and the one that continues to distinguish the club today.

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In this sense, the team’s first uniform was completely black, with the inscription “Olimpia” (in white letters) on the chest, a little different from its current characteristic uniform with black and white vertical stripes.

THE CUPS THAT OLIMPIA RAISED IN ITS 120 YEARS

Considered as one of the favorite teams by Paraguayan citizens, Olimpia brought mnay joys to its fans. In this sense, its first title coame on September 1, 1912.

In addition, history puts the team at the top, being the first three-time champion in the years 1927, 1928 and 1929. In addition to this, in 1936, 1937 and 1938, it was the first team to be four-time champion.

Its history expands internationally, where to date it has won eight international titles, three Copa Libertadores in 1979, 1990 and 2022, one Supercopa in 1990, two Recopas in 1991 and 2003, one Interamerican Cup in 1980 and one Intercontinental Cup in 1979.