What Surprising Sport Holds the Record for the Oldest Continuously Played Team Sport in the World?

One of the most intriguing aspects of sports history is that the game of fútbol, or soccer as it's known in many countries, can trace its lineage back over 2,000 years, but the title of the oldest continuously played team sport belongs to a game called "hurling." Originating in Ireland, hurling has been played for at least 3,000 years and is recognized as one of the fastest field sports in the world. The game involves players using a wooden stick called a hurley to hit a small ball called a sliotar, aiming to score points by sending it through the opponent's goalposts. Hurling has deep cultural significance in Ireland, with its own set of rules and tradition, and is governed by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), which has preserved its heritage and ensured its continuity over millennia.