Tejo
First, there's tejo. It is the only sport that is 100 percent Colombian. It is believed that 500 years ago, the Muiscas (indigenous people) already practiced it! Tejo was born in Turmequé, an important place of inter-cultural exchange for the peoples of Cundinamarca and Boyacá. These towns are north of Bogotá. They gave the name to this activity. The Turmequé, or tejo, was part of ceremonial parties, where the presence of Chicha, a Colombian alcohol, was always included.
Tejo was initially played with a gold disc! Since the beginning, Tejo has consisted of throwing a disk, either of gold, used by Muiscas; or metal, which is used today.
