"Poktapok" is not a sport you hear much about anymore but more than a thousand years ago, it was revered by the Mayan people
But it's been kept alive as important shared legacy of the Mundo Maya people, and last week Belize's EK Balam from Yo Creek Village team took part in 2nd Copa Mundial "Poktapok" competition in Guatemala.
They faced stiff competition like Mexico and El Salvador but in the end, Belize proved to be the strongest by coming in first - making them the world cup champs of Poktapok.
The team returned home home today and was celebrated with a victory parade through Orange Walk. Team member Eric Cal told CTV-3 said it was not an easy road to victory but the fought through:
Cal says another Pok Ta Tok team has formed in Xaibe and he hopes the sport continues to grow.
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