Many of the sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) can be traced back to folk traditions in specific places.

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Many sports under the NCAA umbrella, such as wrestling, track and field, and various forms of football, have roots in traditional folk games and competitions from various cultures around the world. These activities were often formalized into competitive sports as they were adopted by educational institutions, including those in the NCAA.

Many of the Sports Sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic