1978 Basque Pelota World Championships
The 1978 Basque Pelota World Championships were the 8th edition of the Basque Pelota World Championships organized by the FIPV.A total of 12 events were disputed, in 4 playing areas.
Trinquete, 5 events disputed
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| Hand-pelota |  Dargel |  Iraizoz |  Bidart |
| Hand-pelota | Berhouet, Houseet | Echandi, Echeveste | Castillo, Paz |
| Paleta goma |  Tarducci, Bazan | Martinez, Iroldi | Elduayen, Dibarart |
| Paleta cuero | C.Bernal, N.Iroldi | A.Sether, R.Bizzozero | Alexander, Sallaberry |
| Xare | H.Leyenda, R.Bizzozero | Leon, Camino | Posse, Alfieri |
Fronton , 2 events disputed
Fronton , 4 events disputed
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| Hand-pelota | Andueza VI | Zubizarreta |  Vazquez |
| Hand-pelota | Rico III, Martinez | Diribarne, Zubizarreta | Izquierdo, Izquierdo |
| Paleta cuero | M.Beltran, J.Musi | H.Leyenda, R.Bizzozero | J.P.Milhet, Itoiz |
| Pala corta | Ancizu, Ezponda | Hernandez, J.Musi | Labat, Talgorn |
Fronton , 1 event disputed
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| Jai alai | Aperribay, Totorica | A.Elorduy, E.Elorduy | Echeverria, Irigaray |
Medal table
Cordoba, Saez