• The Basque term pilota comes from the Latin "pilum" (javelin) via Provençal "pilota" (ball). Today, Basque pelota is played in several countries.
  • As technology advances and society evolves, Basque pelota becomes a point of interest to better understand the world around us.
  • It is a modern Mexican fusion between tennis and Basque pelota. It uses tennis rackets in a short court, although the ball has a different surface to the tennis one.
  • Basque Pelota. More info. Basque Pelota demonstration | Barcelona 1992. Squash.
  • Land of games par excellence, you will not come across a village without its wall and its pelota players ! Basque pelota will have no more secrets for you !
  • She talks about the presence of Basque pelota in the New World starting in the 16th century, and goes into detail about how much Pancho Villa loved this sport.
  • The 1900 Olympic Basque Pelota title was won by the Spanish, who beat the French in the only match. This was Spain's first-ever Olympic gold medal.
  • Throughout the history of Basque pelota and across the courts of Gipuzkoa which play host to the sport, players representing Real Sociedad have been a...
  • Basque Pelota. Basque pelota is a traditional sport from the Basque Country, known for its fast-paced and high-energy matches.