Ishtaboli, also known as the game of "stickball", is the Choctaw National sport (Biskinik link).  For participants and many of the spectators, the game is far more than just a sporting event, representing a cultural tradition that has a great deal of historical and spiritual significance. Since 2010, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has sponsored its own stickball team (Tvshka Homma), which competes against other teams every year at the Tvshka Homma Labor Day Festival, Mississippi Choctaw Fair, Chickasaw Fair, and other venues.  Team members also do stickball demonstrations and exhibitions.  During much of the year, that team has weekly practices at different locations in southeastern Oklahoma.

There are 4 Choctaw Community teams in Oklahoma:

For more information please contact Billy Eagleroad III at (800) 522-6170 ext. 2410

Choctaw Stickball: Little Brother of War by okchata52

Stickball Hits & Highlights 2013 by okchata52

OK Choctaw Stickball 2011 by Chickasaw Nation Performaing Arts

2011 World Series Stickball by Native American Public Telecommunications (NAPT)