Paraná wins U17 basketball title and Presidente Franco to host 2027 handball championship

The Paraná selection has been crowned champion of the Entrerriano U17 basketball tournament after defeating the Pancho Ramírez combination 84 to 77 in the final held in Villaguay. The victory serves as a redemption for the team following previous provincial competitions. Emiliano Morande was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player, while Vicente Carranza served as captain.

In Paraguay, the Paraguayan Handball Confederation has officially announced that Presidente Franco will host the 2027 National Adult Handball Championship. The event will feature both men's and women's categories and is considered the most significant handball competition in the country. Local organizers in Presidente Franco have already begun preparations to host athletes and fans from across the nation.