| Basque pelota at the 2011 Pan American Games | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Venue | Basque Pelota Complex |
| Dates | October 21 – October 27 |
| Competitors | 100 from 11 nations |
«2003 2019» | |
Basque pelota at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, were held over a six-day period from October 21 to October 27. The events took place at the Basque Pelota Complex in Guadalajara.
* Host nation (Mexico)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico* | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| 2 |  Argentina | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 |  Cuba | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| 4 |  Uruguay | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 |  United States | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Totals (5 entries) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 | |
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paleta Rubber Pairs Trinkete | Argentina María Lis García Verónica Andrea Stele | Uruguay Maria Jimena Miranda Camila Naviliat | Mexico Ariana Yolanda Cepeda Rocio Guillen |
| Frontenis Pairs 30m Fronton | Mexico Paulina Castillo Guadalupe Maria Hernandez | Cuba Lisandra Lima Yasmary De La Caridad Medina | Argentina Irina Podversich Johanna Stefanía Zair |
The top five nations in each event (top ten for the Paleta Leather Pairs 30m Fronton) at the 2010 World Championships in Pau, France qualified for the Pan American Games. [1]
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