Author: Enda Mulcahy

Confederacion Internacional de Pelota a Mano (CIJB) Mundial Llargues 1996-Present

CIJB Logo [Reference: 1]
YearCompetitionChampionSub-ChampionBronze
1996I MundialSpainNetherlands
1998II MundialSpainFrance
2000III MundialSpainNetherlands
2002IV MundialSpainNetherlands
2004V MundialSpainItaly
2008VI MundialNetherlandsSpainBelgium
2012VII MundialNetherlandsColombiaSpain
2014VIII MundialBelgiumSpain
2018IX MundialValenciana*BelgiumNetherlands
Confederacion Internacional de Pelota a Mano (CIJB) Mundial Llargues 1996-Present [Reference: 2]

Note: *Comunidad Valenciana is a region of Spain considered a country in CIJB similar to Wales and Scotland being regions of Britain considered countries by FIFA in Soccer

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Spain won the first five World Championships (Mundial) in the Llargues mode of Pelota a Mano (Hand-Pelota) from its inception in 1996 to 2004, Netherlands has won two since, with Belgium and Comunidad Valenciana winning the other two.

Pelota a Mano is a team Handball sport similar to both GAA Handball and Basque Pelota. The CIJB (Confederacion Internacional de Pelota a Mano) has been organising European Championships since 1993 and World Championships since 1996.

Llargues is one of the three main Modes of Pelota a Mano along with One Wall and International.

References

Images

[1] CIJB (2015) logo_cijb [Internet] Available from: https://cijb.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/logo_cijb.png [Accessed 15 May 2018]

Websites

[2] CIJB (2017) Historial de Los Campeonatos Internacionales de la CIJB [Internet] Available from: https://cijb.info/historia/ [Accessed 14 August 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Enda Fahy

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Confederacion Internacional de Pelota a Mano (CIJB) Copa Europa Llargues 1993-Present

CIJB Logo [Reference: 1]

Copa Europa Results

YearCompetitionChampionSub-ChampionBronze
1993Trofeo 5 NacionesSpainBelgium
1994I C. EuropaFranceSpain
1995II C. Europa
1996III C. EuropaNetherlandsFrance
1997IV C. EuropaSpainItaly
1999V C. EuropaNetherlandsSpain
2003VI C. EuropaBelgiumSpain
2007VII. C. EuropaBelgiumSpain
2010VIII C. EuropaBelgiumSpainNetherlands
2015IX. C. de EuropaBelgiumValenciana
Confederacion Internacional de Pelota a Mano Copa Europa Llargues 1993-Present [Reference: 2]

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Belgium has won the last four Llargues European Championships in Pelota a Mano, with Netherlands and Spain winning two and France the other year it has been held.

Pelota a Mano is a team Handball sport similar to both GAA Handball and Basque Pelota. The CIJB (Confederacion Internacional de Pelota a Mano) has been organising European Championships since 1993 and World Championships since 1996.

Llargues is one of the three main Modes of Pelota a Mano along with One Wall and International.

References

Images

[1] CIJB (2015) logo_cijb [Internet] Available from: https://cijb.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/logo_cijb.png [Accessed 15 May 2018]

Websites

[2] CIJB (2017) Historial de Los Campeonatos Internacionales de la CIJB [Internet] Available from: https://cijb.info/historia/ [Accessed 14 August 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Enda Fahy

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Man During a Jai Alai Game, a typical sport in the Basque Country, Iberia, and some parts of Latin America

ASPE Pelota Campeonato Manomanista Lep.M 2019

ASPE Pelota Campomanista Lep.M 2019 Scoreboard

– Man during a Jai-alai game, typical sport in Basque Country, Spain and some countries of Latin America

Man During a Jai Alai Game, a typical sport in the Basque Country, Iberia, and some parts of Latin America
DateStageWinnerScoreRunner-UpScore
Grupo A
20.04.191/16Victor22Bakaikoa13
28.04.191/8Irribarria22Victor20
03.05.191/4Irribarria22Altuna18
Grupo B
21.04.191/16P. Etxeberria22Agirre6
29.04.191/8P. Etxeberria22Rezusta10
06.05.191/4Elezkano II22P. Etxeberria13
Grupo C
22.04.191/16Retegi Bi22Laaso8
27.04.191/8Bengoetxea VI22Retegi Bi16
05.05.191/4Urrutikoetxea22Bengoetxea VI8
Grupo D
19.04.191/16Artola22Asteaga II11
26.04.191/8Jaka22Artola20
04.05.191/4Ezkurdia22Jaka14
Semi-Finals
19.05.191/2Irribarria22Elezkano II12
18.05.191/2Urrutikoetxea22Ezkurdia14
3/4 Place
25.05.193/4Elezkano II22Ezkurdia #0
Final
09.06.19FIrribarria22Urrutikoetxea20

Reference: [1]

BILBAO, SPAIN - APRIL 9: Pablo Berasaluze in the match previous to the handball championship game of pairs, celebrated on April 9, 2016 in Bilbao, Spain

About Pelota

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Pelota is the Basque version of Handball and is played with a curved glove. It is the Basque Country’s traditional sport and Handball-Pelota International Rules matches have been played between Ireland and the Basque Country.

References

– Man during a Jai-alai game, typical sport in Basque Country, Spain and some countries of Latin America

Man During a Jai Alai Game, a typical sport in the Basque Country, Iberia, and some parts of Latin America

Websites

[1] ASPE Pelota (2019) Campeonato Manomanista Lep.M [Internet] Available from: https://aspepelota.eus//old/campeonatos/2019manomanistaprimera.php [Accessed 28 August 2019]

Images

[2] ASPE Pelota (2019)ASPE Pelota Logo [Internet] Available from: https://aspepelota.eus/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/logoEUS.jpg [Accessed 28 August 2019]

BILBAO, SPAIN - APRIL 9: Pablo Berasaluze in the match previous to the handball championship game of pairs, celebrated on April 9, 2016 in Bilbao, Spain

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Researched, Compiled and Written by Enda Mulcahy for the

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Last Updated: 14 October 2025. First Published: 28 August 2019.

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Federation Francaise de Pilote Basque | Fronton Place Libre – Pala | Championnat de France | Nationale A Group A 2015-2018

Nationale A Groupe A 2015-16

  P W L D PM PE Pts
Poule 1              
AS Soustonnaise 4 4 0 0 160 67 12
Esquiule AC 4 3 1 0 136 130 10
Esquiule AC 2 4 2 2 0 126 133 8
US Coarraze-Nay 4 1 3 0 114 158 6
US Dax 4 0 4 0 112 160 4
Filotari Paris 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Poule 2              
Stade Salisien 5 5 0 0 200 115 15
CP Basco-Bearnais Moumour 5 4 1 0 171 135 13
PC Tarrais-Chene Vert 5 3 2 0 167 137 11
PC Pardisien 5 1 4 0 154 177 7
AS Sostonnaise 2 5 1 4 0 168 195 7
Lous Esquiros 5 1 4 0 112 193 7

Reference: [1]

Nationale A Groupe A 2016-17

  P W L D PM PE Pts
Poule 1              
US Dax 6 6 0 0 240 177 18
AS Hossegor 6 5 1 0 232 182 16
Stade Salisien 6 3 3 0 219 203 12
US Coarraze-Nay 6 3 3 0 212 214 12
Esquiule AC 6 2 4 0 222 205 10
CP Basco-Bearnais Moumour 6 2 4 0 189 220 10
Lous Esquiros 6 0 6 0 127 240 6

Reference: [2]

Nationale A Groupe A 2017-18

  P W L D PM PE Pts
Poule 1              
AS Soustonnaise 6 5 1 0 235 177 16
AS Orthevielloise 6 5 1 0 232 176 16
CP Basco-Bearnais 6 4 2 0 225 186 14
Stade Salisien 6 4 2 0 203 204 14
St Martin Seignanx Pelote ASC 6 2 4 0 193 220 10
Esquiule AC 6 1 5 0 191 219 8
Stade Salisien 2 6 0 6 0 149 240 6
AS Soustonnaise 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Reference: [3]

References

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Websites

[1] Federation Francaise de Pelote Basque (2016) Classements | Competition Championnat de France 2015/2016 | Fronton Place Libre / Pala | Categorie: Nationale A | Groupe A | Poule Toutes | Classement Par poule [Internet] Available from: http://ffpb.euskalpilota.fr/classements.php [Accessed 1 January 2017]

[2] Federation Francaise de Pelote Basque (2017) Classements | Competition Championnat de France 2016/2017 | Fronton Place Libre / Pala | Categorie: Nationale A | Groupe A | Poule Toutes | Classement Par poule [Internet] Available from: http://ffpb.euskalpilota.fr/classements.php [Accessed 13 January 2019]

[3] Federation Francaise de Pelote Basque (2018) Classements | Competition Championnat de France 2017/2018 | Fronton Place Libre / Pala | Categorie: Nationale A | Groupe A | Poule Toutes | Classement Par poule [Internet] Available from: http://ffpb.euskalpilota.fr/classements.php [Accessed 13 January 2019]

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Enda Fahy.

 

About this document

 

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Last Updated: 13 January 2019

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Federation Francaise de Pelote Basque | Trinquet – Paleta Pilote de Cuir | Championnat de France | Nationale A Groupe A 2015-2018


Nationale A Groupe A 2015-16

  P W L D PM PE Pts
Poule 1              
Biarritz AC 5 4 1 0 157 97 13
PC Oloronaise 5 4 1 0 145 114 13
Esquiule AC 5 3 2 0 137 146 11
Goizeko-Izarra 5 2 3 0 136 132 9
Urrunarrak 1 5 2 3 0 140 145 9
Urrunarrak 2 5 0 5 0 73 154 5
Poule 2              
Foyer Rural de Mont 4 4 0 0 129 76 12
Section Paloise Pays Basque 4 3 1 0 107 94 10
PC Lourdais 4 2 2 0 99 117 8
Pilotari Paris 4 1 3 0 98 129 6
PC Oloronaise 2 4 0 4 0 114 131 4

Reference: [1]

Nationale A Groupe A 2016-17

  P W L D PM PE Pts
Poule 1              
Biarritz AC 5 4 1 0 156 136 13
Urrunarrak 5 4 1 0 167 156 13
PC Oloronais 5 3 2 0 155 122 11
Urrunarrak 2 5 2 3 0 139 137 9
Luzean 5 2 3 0 128 154 9
Esquile AC 5 0 5 0 124 164 5
Poule 2              
PC Oloronais 2 5 4 1 0 144 122 13
Foyer Rural de Mont 5 3 2 0 160 117 11
PC Lourdais 5 3 2 0 138 143 11
Section Paloise Pays Basque 5 2 3 0 129 143 9
Pilotari Paris 5 2 3 0 147 166 9
PC Oloronais 3 5 1 4 0 154 181 7

Reference: [2]

Nationale A Groupe A 2017-18

  P W L D PM PE Pts
Poule A              
PC Oloronais 4 4 0 0 124 84 12
Esquiule AC 4 3 1 0 114 90 10
Urrunarrak 4 2 2 0 97 102 8
Irisartarrak 4 1 3 0 113 114 6
Biarritz AC 4 0 4 0 62 120 4
Luzean 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Poule 2              
Foyer Rural de Mont 5 4 1 0 163 101 13
Section Paloise Pays Basque 2 5 4 1 0 143 127 13
PC Oloronais 2 5 4 1 0 158 133 13
PC Lourdais 5 2 3 0 137 149 9
Esquiule AC 2 5 1 4 0 100 149 7
Biarritz AC 2 5 0 5 0 115 157 5

Reference: [3]

References

______________________________________________________________

Websites

[1] Federation Francaise de Pelote Basque (2016) Classements | Competition Championnat de France 2015/2016 | Trinquet / Pelote Pilota de Cuir | Categorie: Nationale A | Groupe A | Poule Toutes | Classement Par poule [Internet] Available from: http://ffpb.euskalpilota.fr/classements.php [Accessed 1 January 2017]

[2] Federation Francaise de Pelote Basque (2017) Classements | Competition Championnat de France 2016/2017 | Trinquet / Pelote Pilota de Cuir | Categorie: Nationale A | Groupe A | Poule Toutes | Classement Par poule [Internet] Available from: http://ffpb.euskalpilota.fr/classements.php [Accessed 13 January 2019]

[3] Federation Francaise de Pelote Basque (2018) Classements | Competition Championnat de France 2017/2018 | Trinquet / Pelote Pilota de Cuir | Categorie: Nationale A | Groupe A | Poule Toutes | Classement Par poule [Internet] Available from: http://ffpb.euskalpilota.fr/classements.php [Accessed 13 January 2019]

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Enda Fahy.

 

About this document

 

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ASPE Pelota| Campeonato Cuatro y Medio 2000-2017

Liguilla Final 2000-2017

DateWinner Runner-Up 
17.12.00Eugui22Nagore5
23.12.01Barriola22Eugi10
29.12.02Olaizola II22Barriola13
28.12.03Nagore22Titin III15
26.12.04Olaizola II22Barriola8
11.12.05Olaizola II22Xala5
17.12.06Mtz. de Irujo22Barriola21
02.12.07Titin III22Barriola15
08.12.08Olaizola II22Mtz. de Irujo17
08.12.09Gonzalez22Mtz. de Irujo18
12.12.10Mtz. de Irujo22Barriola17
11.12.11Olaizola II22Mtz. de Irujo12
16.12.12Olaizola II22Bengoetxea VI9
14.12.13Olaizola II22Mtz. de Irujo16
14.12.14Mtz. de Irujo22Olaizola II17
29.11.15Urrutikoetxea22Mtz. de Irujo20
27.11.16Bengoetxea VI22Altuna III21

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Basque Pelota is one of those forgotten Gaelic, Celtic or Atlantic Games like Scottish Shinty or Welsh Baseball. It is the Basque people’s version of Handball and would undoubtedly have a similar origin.

ASPE is one governing body for the Professional Game in the Basque Country. The Campeonato Cuatro y Medio (4 1/2 Championship) is a version of the game played on a four-sided court with walls on half the sides (hence 4 1/2). Unlike Handball, a curved glove is used to propel the ball at a very high speed against the walls.

Olaizola II has been the most successful player since the Millennium, winning the title on seven occasions.

References

Images

Websites

[1] ASPE Pelota (2000) CAMPEONATO 4 y 1/2 DE PRIMERA 2000 [Internet] Available from: http://aspepelota.eus/old/campeonatos/2000cuatroymedioprimera.php [Accessed 18 September 2017]

[2] ASPE Pelota (2001) CAMPEONATO 4 y 1/2 DE PRIMERA 2001 [Internet] Available from: http://aspepelota.eus/old/campeonatos/2001cuatroymedioprimera.php [Accessed 18 September 2017]

[3] ASPE Pelota (2002) CAMPEONATO 4 y 1/2 DE LA LEP.M 2002 [Internet] Available from: http://aspepelota.eus/old/campeonatos/2002cuatroymedioprimera.php [Accessed 18 September 2017]

[4] ASPE Pelota (2003) CAMPEONATO DEL 4 y 1/2 LEP.M 2003 [Internet] Available from: http://aspepelota.eus/old/campeonatos/2003cuatroymedioprimera.php [Accessed 18 September 2017]

[5] ASPE Pelota (2004) CAMPEONATO DEL 4 y 1/2 LEP.M 2004 [Internet] Available from: http://aspepelota.eus/old/campeonatos/2004cuatroymedioprimera.php [Accessed 18 September 2017]

[6] ASPE Pelota (2005) CAMPEONATO DEL CUATRO Y MEDIO LEP.M 2005 [Internet] Available from: http://aspepelota.eus/old/campeonatos/2005cuatroymedioprimera.php [Accessed 18 September 2017]

[7] ASPE Pelota (2006) CAMPEONATO DEL CUATRO Y MEDIO LEP.M 2006 [Internet] Available from: http://aspepelota.eus/old/campeonatos/2006cuatroymedioprimera.php [Accessed 18 September 2017]

[8] ASPE Pelota (2007) CAMPEONATO DEL CUATRO Y MEDIO LEP.M 2007 [Internet] Available from: http://aspepelota.eus/old/campeonatos/2007cuatroymedioprimera.php [Accessed 18 September 2017]

[9] ASPE Pelota (2008) CAMPEONATO DEL CUATRO Y MEDIO LEP.M 2008 [Internet] Available from: http://aspepelota.eus/old/campeonatos/2008cuatroymedioprimera.php [Accessed 18 September 2017]

[10] ASPE Pelota (2009) CAMPEONATO DEL CUATRO Y MEDIO LEP.M 2009 [Internet] Available from: http://aspepelota.eus/old/campeonatos/2009cuatroymedioprimera.php [Accessed 18 September 2017]

[11] ASPE Pelota (2010) CAMPEONATO DEL CUATRO Y MEDIO LEP.M 2010 [Internet] Available from: http://aspepelota.eus/old/campeonatos/2010cuatroymedioprimera.php [Accessed 18 September 2017]

[12] ASPE Pelota (2011) CAMPEONATO 4 y 1/2 DE LA LEP.M 2011 [Internet] Available from: http://aspepelota.eus/old/campeonatos/2011cuatroymedio.php [Accessed 18 September 2017]

[13] ASPE Pelota (2012) CAMPEONATO 4 y 1/2 DE LA LEP.M 2012 [Internet] Available from: http://aspepelota.eus/old/campeonatos/2012cuatroymedio.php [Accessed 18 September 2017]

[14] ASPE Pelota (2013) CAMPEONATO 4 y 1/2 DE LA LEP.M 2013 [Internet] Available from: http://aspepelota.eus/old/campeonatos/2013cuatroymedio.php [Accessed 18 September 2017]

[15] ASPE Pelota (2014) CAMPEONATO 4 y 1/2 DE LA LEP.M 2014 [Internet] Available from: http://aspepelota.eus/old/campeonatos/2014cuatroymedio.php [Accessed 18 September 2017]

[16] ASPE Pelota (2015) CAMPEONATO 4 y 1/2 DE LA LEP.M 2015 [Internet] Available from: http://aspepelota.eus/old/campeonatos/2015cuatroymedio.php [Accessed 18 September 2017]

[17] ASPE Pelota (2016) CAMPEONATO 4 y 1/2 DE LA LEP.M 2016 [Internet] Available from: http://aspepelota.eus/old/campeonatos/2016cuatroymedio.php [Accessed 18 September 2017]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Kevin Smyth and Enda Fahy.

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