Based on the premise "Historically and culturally this north-south distinction has always been significant, and it still is today, with a dose of good-humored rivalry between the two areas.", can we conclude the hypothesis "With an amount of friendly competition, including sporting events, between the areas." is true (see options)?

Available options:
(i) yes;
(ii) it is not possible to tell;
(iii) no;
(ii)