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What is the name of the fast-paced ball game, the fastest in the world by measured speed, played on a fronton court where players use a curved wicker basket called a cesta to hurl a hard rubber ball at over 300 kilometres per hour?
Answer: Jai alai — Jai alai (Basque for 'merry festival') was introduced during the colonial era and became hugely popular in the 20th century with dedicated frontons built in the capital and border cities.
- A Pelota vasca
- B Frontenis
- C Racquetball
- D Jai alai ✓
Jai alai (Basque for 'merry festival') was introduced during the colonial era and became hugely popular in the 20th century with dedicated frontons built in the capital and border cities.