1978 Basque Pelota World Championships
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| File:1978 Basque Pelota World Championships poster.png Tournament poster | |
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | France Biarritz, France |
| Dates | September– |
| Administrator | FIPV |
| Teams | 9+ |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain |
| 1st runners-up | File:Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina |
| 2nd runners-up | File:Flag of France.svg France |
The 1978 Basque Pelota World Championships were the 8th edition of the Basque Pelota World Championships organized by the FIPV.
Participating nations
[edit | edit source]- File:Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina
- File:Flag of Chile.svg Chile
- File:Flag of Cuba.svg Cuba
- File:Flag of France.svg France
- File:Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico
- File:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines
- File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain
- File:Flag of the United States.svg United States
- File:Flag of Uruguay.svg Uruguay
- Others
Events
[edit | edit source]A total of 12 events were disputed, in 4 playing areas.[1]
Trinquete, 5 events disputed
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-pelota (individual) | France Dargel | Uruguay Iraizoz | Spain Bidart |
| Hand-pelota (pairs) | France Berhouet, Houseet | Spain Echandi, Echeveste | Uruguay Castillo, Paz |
| Paleta goma (men's) | Argentina Tarducci, Bazan | Uruguay Martinez, Iroldi | France Elduayen, Dibarart |
| Paleta cuero | Uruguay C. Bernal, N. Iroldi | Argentina A. Sether, R. Bizzozero | France Alexander, Sallaberry |
| Xare | Argentina H. Leyenda, R. Bizzozero | France Leon, Camino | Uruguay Posse, Alfieri |
Fronton (30 m), 2 events disputed
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paleta goma (men's) | Argentina Armas, Jaurena | Mexico Becerra, Flores | Chile Córdoba, Sáez |
| Frontenis (men's) | Mexico Marron, Chavez | Argentina Armas, Porcio | Spain Fite, Suarez |
Fronton (36 m), 4 events disputed
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-pelota (individual) | Spain Andueza VI | France Zubizarreta | Mexico Vazquez |
| Hand-pelota (pairs) | Spain Rico III, Martinez | France Diribarne, Zubizarreta | Mexico Izquierdo, Izquierdo |
| Paleta cuero | Mexico M. Beltran, J. Musi | Argentina H. Leyenda, R. Bizzozero | France J. P. Milhet, Itoiz |
| Pala corta | Spain Ancizu, Ezponda | Mexico Hernandez, J. Musi | France Labat, Talgorn |
Fronton (54 m), 1 event disputed
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jai alai | Spain Aperribay, Totorica | Mexico A. Elorduy, E. Elorduy | France Echeverria, Irigaray |
Medal table
[edit | edit source]| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 2 | File:Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | File:Flag of France.svg France (host nation) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | File:Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 5 | File:Flag of Uruguay.svg Uruguay | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 6 | File:Flag of Chile.svg Chile | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
References
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