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The growing revival of Mexico’s ancient ball game

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has sparked renewed interest in Ulama — an ancient Mexican sport and one of the oldest ball games in the world. Exhibitions in the capital Mexico City, as well as Sinaloa and Guadalajara, are celebrating the game’s resurgence.
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