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Pedro Martínez De Eulate
Pedro Martínez de Eulate Maestresalas, know also as Martínez de Eulate or Eulate (born 17 August 1979), is a Basque pelota Basque pelota (Basque: '' pilota'', Spanish: '' pelota vasca'', French: '' pelote basque'') is the name for a variety of court sports played with a ball using one's hand, a racket, a wooden bat or a basket, against a wall (''frontis or fronton ... player of hand modality, plays on defense, winner of two doubles tournaments. Double hand-pelota championship finals References * {{DEFAULTSORT:Martinez De Eulate, Pedro 1979 births Living people People from Estella Oriental Pelotaris from Navarre Spanish pelotaris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estella-Lizarra
Estella (Spanish) or Lizarra (Basque) is a town located in the autonomous community of Navarre, in northern Spain. It lies south west of Pamplona, close to the border with La Rioja and Álava. The town was founded in 1090 when the place, lying by the fortified settlement of Lizarra, was granted a charter by the Pamplonese king Sancho Ramirez. The town became a landmark in the Way of St. James pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, thriving on the privileged location and the melting pot of ''Francos'' called in by Navarrese kings (mainly Occitans from Auvergne and Limousin), Jews and the original Navarrese inhabitants. The wealth resulted in a development of Romanesque architecture, well represented in the town: Church of San Pedro de la Rúa, Palacio de los Reyes de Navarra, Church of San Miguel, among others. The town was long the headquarters of Don Carlos, who was proclaimed king here in 1833. It was a major headquarters of the Carlist party in the Carlist Wars of the mid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Navarra
Navarre (; es, Navarra ; eu, Nafarroa ), officially the Chartered Community of Navarre ( es, Comunidad Foral de Navarra, links=no ; eu, Nafarroako Foru Komunitatea, links=no ), is a foral autonomous community and province in northern Spain, bordering the Basque Autonomous Community, La Rioja, and Aragon in Spain and Nouvelle-Aquitaine in France. The capital city is Pamplona ( eu, Iruña). The present-day province makes up the majority of the territory of the medieval Kingdom of Navarre, a long-standing Pyrenean kingdom that occupied lands on both sides of the western Pyrenees, with its northernmost part, Lower Navarre, located in the southwest corner of France. Navarre is in the transition zone between Green Spain and semi-arid interior areas, and thus its landscapes vary widely across the region. Being in a transition zone also produces a highly variable climate, with summers that are a mix of cooler spells and heat waves, and winters that are mild for the latitude. Navarre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ASPE (Basque Pelota)
ASPE Jugadores de Pelota S.L. is a sports management company dedicated to promote Basque pelota Basque pelota (Basque: '' pilota'', Spanish: '' pelota vasca'', French: '' pelote basque'') is the name for a variety of court sports played with a ball using one's hand, a racket, a wooden bat or a basket, against a wall (''frontis or fronton .... History The company was established in 1998, taking place ever since in the Cuatro y Medio, Doubles-pelota and hand-pelota categories. ASPE takes part also in the formation of ''pelotaris'' supporting aficionados and schools dedicated to the sport. Sponsored Players References External links ASPE official website {{Basque Pelota Basque pelota Companies based in Navarre Basque pelota in Spain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basque Pelota
Basque pelota (Basque: '' pilota'', Spanish: '' pelota vasca'', French: '' pelote basque'') is the name for a variety of court sports played with a ball using one's hand, a racket, a wooden bat or a basket, against a wall (''frontis or fronton'') or, more traditionally, with two teams face to face separated by a line on the ground or a net. The roots of this class of games can be traced to the Greek and other ancient cultures. The term ''pelota'' probably comes from the Vulgar Latin term ''pilotta'' (ball game). It is a diminutive form of the word ''pila'' which may relate to a hard linen or leather ball filled with ''pilus'' (fur or hair) or to the Latin words for strike or spade and is related to the English word '' pellet''. Today, Basque pelota is played in several countries. In Europe, this sport is concentrated in Spain and France, especially in the Basque Country. The sport is also played in Latin American countries such as Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Cuba. Operate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1st Hand-Pelota Doubles Championship
The Bare-handed Pelota First League Doubles known as Campeonato de España de mano parejas is the second most important tournament of Hand-pelota category in Basque pelota, after the 1st Hand-Pelota singles championship The Bare-handed Pelota First League (''Campeonato Manomanista'') is the most important tournament competition of Basque pelota#Modalities, Hand-pelota category of Basque pelota. It was created in 1940, when the new Basque Pelota Spanish Federation ..., known as ''manomanista''. The teams are formed by a Forward and a Defender, and the games are played to 22 points. History The competition was created by the Spanish Federation of Basque Pelota on 1941 at the same time of ''manomanista'', played every 2 years, but for a lack of interest and agreement the competition was suspended until 1978. On 1973 the two hand-pelota companies that operated at the time, ''Empresas Unidas'' and ''Eskulari'', hold professional championships of doubles apart. In 1978 the companies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Martínez De Irujo
Juan Martínez de Irujo (born 4 November 1981) is a professional Basque pelota player for the Aspe team. in the website of Aspe. Early life Martínez de Irujo was born in 1981 in Ibero, Olza. He is the son of Juan Angel Martinez de Irujo and the nephew of the late professional pelotari (pelota player) Javier Martínez de Irujo.Professional career Martinez de Irujo made his debut on the Labrit fronton in 2003, and soon became an important player, winning the 1st Hand-Pelota singles championship, Hand-pelota championship and runner-up with Lasa III on the 1st Hand-Pelota doubles championship, doubles tournament held the same year. In 2005 he was again runner-up of the 1st hand-pelota championship, but won the doubles with Goñi III. In 2006 he won ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olaizola II
Aimar Olaizola Apezetxea, known as Olaizola II is a pelotari, brother of Olaizola I. Early life Olaizola started to play ''pelota'' on the local fronton of his hometown, Goizueta, Navarre Goizueta is a town and municipality located in the province and autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain. History The Spanish conquest of Iberian Navarre The Spanish conquest of the Iberian part of Navarre was initiated by Ferdinand II .... Professional career During his career, Olaizola II won in 2005, 2007, 2012 and 2013 the main hand-pelota championship — the singles championship — additionally reaching the finals of 2003, 2006, 2009 and 2015. 1st hand-pelota singles championship finals Cuatro y Medio championship finals 1st hand-pelota doubles championship finals 2nd Hand-Pelota singles championship (1) Two championships were played in 1999, due to disagreements between the two main professional Basque-pelota companies — Aspe and Asegarce. Sources & re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yves Salaberry
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Yves may refer to: * Yves, Charente-Maritime, a commune of the Charente-Maritime department in France * Yves (given name), including a list of people with the name * ''Yves'' (single album), a single album by Loona * ''Yves'' (film), a 2019 French film See also * Yves Tumor, U.S. musician * * Eve (other) * Evette (other) * Yvette (other) * Yvon (other) * Yvonne (other) Yvonne is a female given name. Yvonne may also refer to: * Yvonne (band), a 1993—2002 Swedish group featuring Henric de la Cour * Yvonne (cow) a German cow that escaped and was missing for several weeks in 2011 * ''Yvonne'' (musical), a 1926 We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olaizola I
Asier Olaizola Apezetxea, known as Olaizola I is a pelotari in the first category of hand-pelota. His brother is ''pelotari'' Aimar Olaizola Aimar Olaizola Apezetxea, known as Olaizola II is a pelotari, brother of Olaizola I. Early life Olaizola started to play ''pelota'' on the local fronton of his hometown, Goizueta, Navarre Goizueta is a town and municipality located in the .... During his professional career Olaizola won the doubles hand-pelota championships of 1999 and 2001, and earned subchampionships in 2002 and 2007. Doubles hand-pelota championship finals References {{DEFAULTSORT:Olaizola, Asier Spanish pelotaris 1975 births Living people People from Norte de Aralar Pelotaris from Navarre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rubén Beloki
Rubén Beloki Irribarren is a Basque pelota defensive player, often considered one of the best in the history of the sport. He was born in Burlada on 8 August 1974. His brother Alberto Beloki is also a professional pelotari known as Beloki II. Professional career Beloki won The Championship of Spain in 1991 and 1992, and a golden medal on 1992 Summer Olympics Basque pelota at the 1992 Summer Olympics, demonstration, four Basque pelota#Modalities, Hand-pelota 1st Hand-Pelota singles championship, 1st championships (1995, 1998, 1999 and 2001), turning in the youngest player to win a txapela at the age of 20. The 1st Hand-Pelota doubles championship, doubles championships of 1996 and 2003, and a total of 5 subchampionships in the same category. Hand-pelota (1st) Doubles-Pelota Hand-pelota (2nd) Personal life Rubén Beloki lived in Burlada until 29. After his marriage he moved to Gorraiz, where he lives with his wife and three children. A square and a fronton in the to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
