The first round of the Basque Country Beach Handball Championship has commenced at Orio's Antilla beach. Organized by the Orio Eragin handball club, the matches started in the morning and will continue until dusk. According to the organizers, eighteen teams have registered, with more than half of them being female teams.

The games are being played across four courts. Among the participants are young players from Orio and Zarautz, as well as teams from the Kukullaga club of Etxebarri and the Arangoiti club of Bilbao. Many players know each other, fostering a spirit of camaraderie that has taken precedence over pure competition.

The weather has not been entirely favorable; although the tournament started under clear skies, a drizzle began around midday. Nevertheless, the atmosphere at Antilla is excellent, enjoyed by both players and spectators.

While today marks the first round of the circuit, the championship will visit other towns throughout June, in both Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia (including Basauri, Plentzia, Sestao, and Erandio).

Additionally, this weekend also features the Mola Mola Eragin Beach Handball Meeting. Yesterday, matches for the cadet and junior categories were played, and tomorrow, Sunday, will be the final day of the meeting in Zumaia, involving young participants from 3rd to 6th grade.