Sport in Ecuador sometimes considered as the second sport behind football; Ecuador even took part in the inaugural 1950 FIBA World Championship, finishing 8th out of 10 teams. There are regional leagues and a national league, which include clubs and teams from colleges as well. One of Ecuador's specialties include "ecuavóley", a three-person variation of volleyball with more relaxed rules (the ball can be hit with the palm of the hand, and a football is traditionally used). Rugby union is found to some extent in Ecuador, with teams in Guayaquil, Quito, and Cuenca. Pelota nacional, an indigenous racquet sport, is also played. Surfing
International Federation of Basque Pelota Civil War, their activities were restricted until 1945. In 1946 the official modalities regulated by the federation were defined, and its specific rules set for equality of the participant country federations and the international championships. The headquarters of the federation are currently located in Pamplona, Spain. Currently the International Federation is constituted by 27 national federations. The current medal table from 1952 to 2014 is as follows: International Federation of Basque Pelota The International Federation of Basque Pelota ( (FIPV), ) is the worldwide governing body for Basque pelota, recognized by the International Olympic Committee. It sets the regulations for