How a 3,400yo ball game survives in Mexico against all odds
•ABC News (AU)
Ulama remains an important part of Mexican identity, with authorities leveraging the momentum of the FIFA World Cup to shine a spotlight on the ancient sport once again.
On a dirt field on Mexico's Pacific coast, five cousins between the ages of eight and 13 strip down and kick off their shoes. Nearby, adults help them fasten the pre-Hispanic-style "fajado," securing…