Ultras -

Many participants seek out the most "unpredictable" races—those with extreme weather or minimal control—as a way to mirror the challenges of real life and discover their true capabilities [2]. Perspectives from the Community On Football Ultras

Ultras reject the idea of being mere "consumers" of football. They see themselves as the soul of the club, often clashing with commercial interests and modern, "sanitized" versions of the game [5, 11]. Ultras

In many regions, Ultras are powerful political actors. They have played roles in revolutions (e.g., Egypt’s Arab Spring) and often represent marginalized social groups [20, 21, 27]. In many regions, Ultras are powerful political actors

"I see it as an act of resistance... an uprising against loneliness." [23] an uprising against loneliness

Matchdays are defined by Tifos —massive, hand-crafted banners and mosaics—flares, constant chanting, and synchronized drums [5, 11, 23].

"Every time I sign up for an ultra, I look forward to the struggle... That is what drives us." [13]