隨著墨西哥準備共同主辦 2026 年 FIFA 世界杯賽事,這個國家正將目光回溯至 3400 年前的一項最古老的團隊運動:名為 ulama 的古代球類競技活動。這項儀式性運動在西班牙征服時期幾乎被徹底抹去,僅在墨西哥西北部偏遠地區留存下來,直到 20 世紀末才再度複興。
As Mexico prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the country is looking back to one of the oldest team sports, dating back 3,400 years: an ancient ball game known as ulama.
This ceremonial sport was nearly wiped out during the Spanish conquest, surviving only in remote areas of northwestern Mexico until it was revived in the late 20th century.