How these Mayan women became Las Amazonas de Yaxunah ⚾️ | ESPN Deportes

Watch the inspiring story of how these Mayan women turned to baseball in times of hardship, leading to their team garnering international fame. The women faced backlash in their community but kept persevering, becoming "Las Amazonas de Yaxunah."

“Las Amazonas de Yaxunah" is a compelling documentary that shines a light on the remarkable spirit and determination of an extraordinary Mayan women’s softball team from the Yucatán region of Mexico. The film follows the inspiring journey of this team of 26 passionate players, aged 13 to 62, as they shattered gender stereotypes and overcame immense challenges to pursue their passion for softball.

“Las Amazonas de Yaxunah” is directed by filmmaker Alfonso Algara and produced by ESPN Deportes as part of the network’s initiative to celebrate its 20th anniversary and will premiere on September 19th at 11 PM on ESPN2.

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