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Basque Pelota World Championships

Hey kiddo, do you know what Basque pelota is? It's a game that people play with a ball and a racket or their hand! It's a really fun sport that people in the Basque region of Spain and France love to play.

Every two years, there's a big championship tournament for Basque pelota players. It's called the Basque Pelota World Championships! It's like the Olympics for a very specific sports community.

Players from all over the world come together to compete and show off their skills in different types of Basque pelota games. There are different categories like jai alai (played with a curved basket), cesta punta (played with a long wicker scoop), and handball (played with just your hand).

Players compete in matches against each other, and the winners of the matches move on to the next round. Eventually, there's only one winner for each category, and they become the world champion for that particular game of pelota!

It's a really exciting event for Basque pelota fans and players, and it's a great way to celebrate the culture and love for this sport.