Basque Country defeats Spain in cesta punta World Championship match

The Basque Country men's cesta punta team defeated Spain 2-0 at the XX Basque Pelota World Championship. The match took place at the Real de San Carlos in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, a venue that was recently reopened.

In the first set, the Basque duo of Xabi Barandika and Unai Lekerika secured a dominant 15-3 victory over Spain's Álex Hormaetxea and Gorka Mugartegui. The second set was more competitive, reaching an 8-8 tie, but the Basque team ultimately prevailed with a 15-12 score.

This victory follows a previous win by the Basque women's paleta goma team against Spain, which ended 2-1. This championship marks the first time the Basque Country has participated as an independent selection in the international tournament. The event is being held primarily in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with sub-venues in Uruguay.