Peru wins the first ever Balloon World Cup

Francesco De La Cruz has claimed the inaugural Balloon World Cup for Peru. Inspired by a series of viral videos, the rules of the competition are easy: players have to hit a balloon upwards and points are scored if their opponent fails to prevent it from touching the ground. Organised by footballer Gerard Pique and Spanish internet celebrity Ibai Llanos, the inaugural Balloon World Cup took place at an amusement park in Tarragona and welcomed competitors from 32 teams. The final was held on an 8x8 metre court littered with furniture and a small car, with De La Cruz triumphing over German’s Jan Spiess 6-2. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ►