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Elizalde-Guichandut win the friendly match at Garat

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:35:20 +0100

Ahead of the start of the Garat One-on-One Challenge, a friendly match was held this Monday in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Elizalde and Guichandut faced off against Larrechea and Murillo. The four players put on a […]

Maiz-Sanchez to Face Ospital-Mariluz in the Final in Biarritz

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:11:32 +0100

The first edition of the Biarritz International Tournament, featuring joko berri, kicked off this Saturday evening at the Euskal Jai. Nearly 300 people came to watch the semifinals. Maiz-Sanchez opened the […]

Ospital-Guichandut defeats Espinal-U.Etcheverry at the Garat

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:23:50 +0100

Following the thrilling final of the Hunters’ Cup on Monday, October 26, friendly matches were held this Monday, November 2, at the Garat trinquet. To kick things off, Eneko Maiz and Mikel Aurrekoetxea faced off in a one-on-one match. More experienced in this discipline, Eneko Maiz took control of the match right from the start (7-3; 18-6; 20-9). Mikel Aurrekoetxea put up a valiant fight […]

Basque Pelota (Amateur League): Start of a Disrupted Qualifying Phase

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:34:53 +0100

Following the playoffs, which saw four teams from the lower division advance, the qualifying round of the regional championship—whose Elite division has been revamped—begins tonight in Arcangues The playoffs for the Basque Country Elite Amateur Bare-Hand Championship have reached their...The playoffs for the Basque Country Elite Amateur Bare-Hand Championship have reached their conclusion. […]

Basque Pelota (Pro Elite): Ducassou and Larralde Headline the Amikuze Challenge in Saint-Palais

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:30:13 +0100

The highlight of the fall season, the Amikuze Challenge brings together the Elite Pro players this Friday and Sunday at the Saint-Jayme trinquet. With Baptiste Ducassou and Peio Larralde leading the pack Following the Trophée des fêtes in July, the Elite Pro pilotari return to the renovated kantxa at the Saint-Jayme trinquet in Saint-Palais. A traditional end-of-season event, the Challenge […]

Basque Pelota: After a Disappointing World Championship, “The Most Important Thing Is to Regain Our Humility,” Says National Technical Director Yon Belly

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0100

After France’s disappointing performance at the Basque Pelota World Championships in Buenos Aires, it’s time for national technical director Yon Belly—who was there in person—to take stock This time, debating whether the glass is half empty or half full is beside the point. Without a doubt, the trip to Latin America was a resounding failure, the causes of which […]

Mariluz–Rekalde wins the 2026 Hunters’ Cup

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:19:31 +0100

After a day combining sports and camaraderie, which began at noon with a meal hosted by Eskupilota for the regulars at the Garat trinquet in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port on Mondays. A large crowd turned out—about 200 for the meal and even more for the matches. The opening match was very exciting, featuring four 16-year-olds from the Atzarri Souraide and Endayarrak clubs. The Hunters’ Cup final was a high-quality match […]

Mariluz-Rekalde wins the 2026 Hunters’ Cup

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:19:31 +0100

On Monday, October 26, the Hunters’ Cup final—a blend of sports and camaraderie—kicked off at noon with a meal hosted by Esku Pilota for the regular Monday attendees at the Garat trinquet in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, who turned out in large numbers— about 200 for the meal and even more during the matches. Then it was time for the sporting events. The opening match was very exciting, featuring four 16-year-olds from the clubs […]

Basque Pelota (Spanish Championship): Zabala Qualifies, Altuna Back in the Running

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:40:17 +0100

The second day of the quarterfinal round-robin in the 4½ tournament was full of excitement. Backed by a second victory over Peña (22–17), Javier Zabala has secured a spot in the semifinals […]

Basque Pelota (Amateur Elite): A wave of upheaval in the playoffs, as four second-division pairs shake up the standings

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:32:53 +0100

The relegation playoffs for the Elite Amateur Championship went well for the second-division contenders: four pairs upset the elite division’s established teams to move up a division The Basque Country Bare-Hand Trinquet Team Championship (Amateur Elite) reached its conclusion during the promotion and relegation playoffs. Eight do-or-die matchups were played this […]