Participants gathered from different corners of Mexico to play in the Mesoamerican Ballgame championships. The game is an ancient tradition in the region dating back to 1500 BCE. Championships were held to celebrate Mexican heritage in the Teotihuacan ruins outside of Mexico City. | Voice of America

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The Mesoamerican ball game is the oldest known team sport in the world. It was practiced by ancient Pre-Columbian cultures of Central America and played almost a millennium before the establishment of the first Greek Olympic Games . A fast-paced, often brutal game tied in with religious ritual, contestants often lost their lives and human sacrifices were regular occurrences. From ancient times until the Spanish conquest in the 16 th century, the sport was not just a game but a major part of Meso

The history of football is a rich tapestry that spans centuries and continents. The earliest forms of the game can be traced back over 3,000 years to ancient Mesoamerican cultures, where a ball game called Tchatali was played. In China, a game known as cuju, involving kicking a ball, was popular during the Han Dynasty around the 3rd century BCE. Football as we recognize it today began to take shape in medieval England. By the 12th century, games resembling football were played on meadows and str