Inventors of lacrosse bring the game home this week

The World Indoor Lacrosse Championship kicked off September 18, with semifinalsunder way Friday night at the Onondaga Nation arena,near Syracuse, New York. Considered theWorld Cupof lacrosse, the tournament is only held once every four years.

Often called "the Creator's game" or "the fastest sporton two feet," lacrosse originated among the Haudenosauneea group of indigenous nations that include the Mohawk, Oneida, Cayuga, Seneca, Tuscarora and Onondaga.

Today, people from those nations are still considered among the best players of lacrosse in the world.

Thirteen teams representing nationsaround the world are competing for gold, including the Iroquois Nationals the national team of the Haudenosaunee and the only indigenous team in the worldthat issanctioned to compete internationally.

In fact, when the Iroquois Nationals travel, they use Haudenosauneepassports.

In 2010, the teamwas denied entry to England when their passports were rejected. At this tournament, all visiting players were required to have their passports stamped by the Onondaga Nation, including players from England.