How a 3,400-year-old ballgame survives in Mexico against all odds

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How a 3,400-year-old ballgame survives in Mexico against all odds

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NBC News
Washington Times
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On a dirt field on Mexico’s Pacific coast, five cousins between the ages of 8 and 13 strip down and kick off their shoes. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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How a 3,400-year-old ballgame survives in Mexico against all odds
NBC News
NBC News
Lean Left
5/9/2026

How a 3,400-year-old ballgame survives in Mexico against all odds

On a dirt field on Mexico’s Pacific coast, five cousins between the ages of 8 and 13 strip down and kick off their shoes. Nearby, adults help them fasten the pre-Hispanic-style “fajado,” securing loincloths and leather belts that wrap around their hips. The Osuna children grab the rubber ball, all 3.2 kilograms of it.

How a 3,400-year-old ballgame survives in Mexico against all odds
Washington Times5/9/2026

How a 3,400-year-old ballgame survives in Mexico against all odds

LOS LLANITOS , México — On a dirt field on Mexico’s Pacific coast, five cousins between the ages of 8 and 13 strip down and kick off their shoes. Nearby, adults help them fasten the pre-Hispanic-style “fajado,” securing loincloths and leather belts that wrap around their hips. The Osuna children grab the rubber ball.