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Victoria! The Sports of Mexico

Timeline 1000 B . C .

A form of Mesoamerican ballgame is developed by the Olmec civilization; this game is later played by the Toltecs, Maya, Aztecs, and others. Soccer is introduced in Mexico; rodeos become popular.

1800s 1890s 1902 1910 1921

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Baseball is first played in Mexico.

The first amateur soccer league begins with five teams.

The Mexican Revolution begins.

With the end of the Mexican Revolution, baseball spreads throughout Mexico; the Asociación Nacional de Charros is formed.

1928 1929

Mexico’s first jai alai court opens in Mexico City.

Mexico joins the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).

1930 1933

Mexico plays in the first FIFA World Cup game.

Federación Nacional de Charros is developed to regulate charro groups. Mexico’s basketball team takes the bronze medal at the Olympic games. Horseback riders win Mexico’s first gold medals. The historic events were individual and team showjumping. The Mexican League, a professional baseball league, is formed.

1936

1948

1955 1960 1968

The Mexican Central League is formed.

Two boxers win gold medals at the Olympics: Antonio Roldán wins in the featherweight category and Ricardo Delgado wins in the flyweight.