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World's Largest Human Tower Competition Amazes Spain
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News18•06-10-2026, 06:47
World's Largest Human Tower Competition Amazes Spain
- •The 30th edition of the world's largest human tower competition known as Castells was grandly held in Tarragona, Spain.
- •12 leading teams from the Catalonia region participated, showcasing incredible strength, balance, and teamwork.
- •Participants built majestic human towers up to 10 stories high with fearless children climbing to the very top.
- •Children climbing to the top mandatorily wore helmets as part of strict safety regulations in this high-risk event.
- •The team that successfully built the most difficult tower structure without falling was crowned the winner.
Key Questions Answered
The traditional human tower competition in Spain is known as "Castells," and it was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2010.
12 leading teams from the Catalonia region participated in the 30th edition of the human tower competition at the Tarraco Arena in Tarragona.
In accordance with safety regulations and to ensure protection during this high-risk competition, the children climbing to the top mandatorily wear helmets.
