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Lacrosse, originating from North America's indigenous people, is the oldest organized sport in the region, evolving over centuries through European colonial influence. It involves using a stick to carry, pass, catch, and shoot a ball into the goal. The sport has various versions with distinct rules, equipment, and fields: field lacrosse, women's lacrosse, box lacrosse, lacrosse sixes, and intercrosse. Protective gear varies between versions, with men's games being contact sports requiring helmets, gloves, shoulder pads, and elbow pads. Women's lacrosse prohibits body contact but allows stick-to-stick contact, with eyegear mandatory for players and additional protective gear for goalies. Lacrosse is governed internationally by World Lacrosse, which recognizes First Nations bands and Native American tribes as sovereign nations. World Lacrosse hosts various championships, including the World Lacrosse Championship, the Women's Lacrosse World Cup, and the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship, along with the Under-19 World Lacrosse Championships. Lacrosse has a history at the Summer Olympics, having been contested in 1904 and 1908, and will return in the 2028 Olympics in the lacrosse sixes format. Additionally, it was a demonstration event at the 1928, 1932, and 1948 Summer Olympics.

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