1998 Basque Pelota World Championships
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| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Mexico Mexico City, Mexico |
| Dates | 15–25 October |
| Administrator | FIPV |
| Teams | 10+ |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain |
| 1st runners-up | File:Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico |
| 2nd runners-up | File:Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina |
The 1998 Basque Pelota World Championships were the 13th 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 Belgium (civil).svg Belgium
- 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 Spain.svg Spain
- File:Flag of the United States.svg United States
- File:Flag of Uruguay.svg Uruguay
- File:Flag of Venezuela.svg Venezuela
- Others
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Events
[edit | edit source]A total of 14 events were disputed, in 4 playing areas.[1]
Trinquete, 6 events disputed
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-pelota (individual) | France P. Ocafrain | Mexico R. Saldaña | Spain M. Bringas |
| Hand-pelota (pairs) | Mexico S. Beltran, P. Santamaria | France O. Larrechea, S. Mayte | Spain J. Ruiz, A. Sanz |
| Paleta goma (men's) | Argentina J. Miro, W. Pirera | Uruguay L. Barreiro, G. Hernandez | Chile J. Saez, J. Cabello |
| Paleta goma (women's) | Spain M. Mendizabal, M. Ruiz | France S. Leiza, N. Seilhan | Argentina S. Cimadamore, Schettino |
| Paleta cuero | Argentina C. Algarbe, D. Rolletini | France C. Arenas, A. Bergerot | Uruguay S. Coitiño, E. Cazzola |
| Xare | Spain J. Lopetegui, J. Larrarte | France F. Olazagasti, M. Funosas | Argentina Occhione, Coluccio |
Fronton (30 m), 3 events disputed
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paleta goma (men's) | Argentina G. Muñoz, M. Franco | Mexico E. Salazar, H. Hurtado | Cuba J. Fernandez, J. Perez |
| Frontenis (men's) | Mexico E. Salazar, J. Salazar | Spain J. Frias, S. Hawach | Cuba P. Rojas, J. Tang |
| Frontenis (women's) | Mexico M. Muñoz, R. Flores | Argentina M. Ciccareli, E. Iglesias | France C. Rolet, A. Etchelecou |
Fronton (36 m), 4 events disputed
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-pelota (individual) | Spain J. Apezetxea | France S. Gonzales | Cuba A. Quesada |
| Hand-pelota (pairs) | Spain I. Muruamendiaraiz, P. Ruiz | Cuba N. Montalvo, A. Bruzain | France M. Berra, B. Muguida |
| Paleta cuero | Spain F. Casado, R. Oroz | Cuba R. Gonzalez, V. Lujan | France I. Arrossagaray, J. M. Bonnet |
| Pala corta | Cuba R. Gonzalez, V. Lujan | Spain T. Zabalza, J. Erburu | France T. Nasciet, C. Latxague |
Fronton (54 m), 1 event disputed
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jai alai | France L. Garcia, E. Irastorza | Mexico J. P. Valdes, F. Valdes | Spain M. Plaza, A. Mancisidor |
Medal table
[edit | edit source]| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| 2 | File:Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico (host nation) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | File:Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | File:Flag of France.svg France | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 |
| 5 | File:Flag of Cuba.svg Cuba | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 6 | File:Flag of Uruguay.svg Uruguay | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | File:Flag of Chile.svg Chile | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
References
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