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Pelote: an unexpected final for the 15th Cesta de Nadaü
Xabier Barandika and Unaï Lekerika take on Johan Sorozabal and Thibault Basque at 9.15pm this Friday at the Pau pelota complex.
A pure France-Spain affairThe favourites, beaten by younger teams, fell in the two semi-finals after intense three-set matches. The winners relied on long sequences of play, never losing sight of the […]
Xabi Tolosa will need a second surgery.
Xabi Tolosa will need a second surgery. The pelota player from Anoeta (Gipuzkoa) underwent surgery on December 18 on his right wrist. A grade III tear of the scapholunate ligament has been detected, which will require another complementary surgery […]
Super Prestige: Sanchez and Larralde in the semi-finals
The second day of the Super Prestige took place this Monday, December 16, at the Garat trinquet in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Luis Sanchez and Peio Larralde qualified for the semi-finals by winning their second game in a row. After a well-played game against Einar Mundo last week, Luis Sanchez confirmed his good form against Mathieu Ospital. He had […]
Laduche and Manci beat Goitia and Del Rio to advance to the semifinal round of the Eusko Label Winter Series.
Laduche and Manci beat Goitia and Del Rio and pass to the semifinal group of the Eusko Label Winter Series. Ludovic Laduche and Mikel Manci have won in two sets, 15-8 and 15-5, against Alex Goitia and Julen del Rio, and, in this way, they have won the ticket to the semifinal group […]
Basque pelota (xare) : Driolet-Castera and Larronde-Petrissans reach the final
The semi-finals of the Basque Country xare 1st series championship were closely contested this Sunday at the Berria trinquet in Hasparren.
A new team will be crowned champions of the Basque Country this Saturday, December 21. Defending champions Josi Lopetegui and Mikel Funosas (Noizbait) were eliminated in the semi-finals by Bruno Driolet and Andoni Castera (Hardoytarrak). Partners since […]
Pelote basque (barehand): Denek-Bat club crowned Elite amateur
Bixente Lafitte and Thierry Harismendy topped the territorial championship. The Denek-Bat team beat Christophe Cigarroa and Mathieu Lazcano (Urruñarrak) 40-30.
The Basque Country pelota league's amateur barehand team event in Irissarry on Sunday was a day to remember. There were no fewer than 4 finals, from cadets to Elite pilotari, in […]
Pelote / cesta punta. Cesta de Nadaü semi-final thwarts predictions once again
The younger generation has eliminated the favorites. On Friday, reigning world champion Erkiaga fell alongside Minvielle, ahead of the young Sorozabal and Basque.
Are we witnessing a change of generation at the top of professional cesta-punta? The question is raised by the elimination of Olharan and Lopez on December 6 and Erkiaga and Minvielle on […]
The match Goitia-Del Rio and Laduche-Manci of the 8th round of the Winter Series, on ETB1 and eitb.eus.
The match Goitia-Del Rio and Laduche-Manci of the 8th round of the Winter Series, on ETB1 and eitb.eus. The match, which will be played at the Jai Alai de Gernika-Lumo fronton court, will be broadcasted from 9:45 p.m. on eitb.eus and ETB1 […]
Pelote basque / Super Prestige: the top players are still hungry
Winners of the opening Super Prestige, titleholder Luis Sanchez and runner-up Peio Larralde are aiming for a second straight success this Monday at Le Garat (4pm).
The Elite Pro pilots competing on the Esku Pilota circuit have been busy as the season draws to a close. On Saturday evening in Espelette, the duo of Iker Espinal-Ximun Lambert won the Biper Saria Open, at the expense of […]
Goiuri Zabaleta, Cuatro y Medio champion at only 15 years old.
Goiuri Zabaleta, Cuatro y Medio champion at only 15 years old. The forward of Leitza takes out the thorn of the final lost last year beating the current champion, Amaia Aldai, by 11-22 in a great match […]
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