Basque bare hand
Dario Gomez has had a journey full of thorns to the glory of his cap
The Riotian striker debuted as a professional on June 14, 2015, with Aspe at the Adarraga fronton in Logroño. The professional career of the Manomanist champion has been fraught with difficulties, with arrhythmia problems and many problems with his hands for years.
The people of the lobby warmly welcome champion Dario Gomez
The new Manomanist champion, Dario Gómez, has received a warm welcome on his return to Ezkarai.
6-21, the best so much of the final: Dario finishes off with a big punch
In the penultimate part of the Manomanist Grand Final, the two pelotaris have been very lively, they have made a great defence and, despite the accumulated fatigue, they have made the fans who have filled the Navarre Arena enjoy themselves very much.
Bottle finale: "It's time not to give away!"
Dario Gómez and Iñaki Artola have played a leading role in the grand final played in the Navarra Arena.
Miguel Capellán, Darius's coach in Ezkarai: "Do you know what Darius has done...? It's unbelievable..
The new Manomanist champion began as a pelotari, Miguel Capellán was his coach; watching the final at the Navarra Arena, and the Riojano striker wearing a cap, Capellan, excited, recalled those years.
Balba Gil, mother of Darius: "For me, my son is my champion"
It is his lifelong dream, said Balba Gil, mother of Darius, champion of the Manomanist 2026, after his son won the txapela in the Navarra Arena. Dario clearly imposed himself on Iñaki Artola, 6-22, in the final.
Dario Gomez: "Hurrengo pilotakadan baino ez nuen pentsatu nahi"
Dario Gomez Aspeko pilotariaren adierazpenak, txapela irabazi eta 2026ko Buruz Buruko txapelduna izan ondoren.
Final score and award delivery
Dario Gómez is the new Manomanist champion of 2026. This Sunday, in the final played at the Navarra Arena in Pamplona, Aspe's pelotari beat Iñaki Artola 6-22 and won the txapela.
Dario Gómez wins Manomanista 2026
In the final played on Sunday at the Navarra Arena, Ezcaray's beat Alegia's 6-22, and Dario won the Manomanist for the first time and won for the first time in a major professional competition.
The ball fans have taken to the streets of Pamplona at the gates of the grand finale
In the streets of Pamplona you can see the smell of the final. Today it is decided where the Manomanist txapela will go: to Alegia or to Ezkarai.
Manomanist Final: Artola vs Dario
Jaka's experience has defeated Amiano (22-17)
Erik Jaka and Unai Amiano have measured their strength in Orozko at the 16th final of the Four and Half San Fermin Tournament. Despite the young man's efforts, every time he has approached the scoreboard, Jaka has shown his experience to get the win (22-17).
Artola and Dario want to wear their first txapela in the Manomanist final
Unai Amiano: "I don't think they're going to be too scared of me in First"
Unai Amiano, Manomanist Series B champion, has been with EITB a few days after winning the txapela. He recognizes that his victory in promoting the ball in his hometown of Irun may be very important. He also believes that he is far from the level to win in First Division tournaments and more considering that he has played very rarely individually in amateurs.
The Manomanist champions have had a meal in the run-up to the final
The winning pelotaris of the Manomanist Championship celebrated their traditional meal, organized by the PRO League. Iñaki Gorostiza will receive the gold badge.
Iñaki Artola wants to finish Sunday's final with a txapela
Iñaki Artola will face Dario Gómez this Sunday in the Manomanist Grand Final. The Guipuzcoan pelotari has admitted that it will not be an easy match, but that his goal is to put on the txapela.
Artola will play the Manomanist final after defeating Laso with authority (22-13)
Iñaki Artola has won 22-13 to Unai Laso in the semi-final of the Manomanist Championship, and Alegi's pelotari will play the grand final for the second consecutive year. Artola has given a huge start to the match, putting 16-2 ahead; and although Laso has approached 17-10, he has held the victory firmly.
Murua and Amiano will play the Series B final
Ander Murua and X will play the final of the Manomanist Series B. In the first semi-final, Murua was imposed 12-22 on Alberdi II, while in the second, Amiano had to play hard to beat Rekalde 22-17.
The Rioja Circuit has been presented at the Adarraga
The tournament will be held in eight villages in La Rioja from 16 May to 4 July.
Darius and Larrazabal have chosen very lively balls for the semi-final of the Adarraga on Sunday
In the opinion of the Alavés pelotari, the Riojano is a favorite to wear the txapela, but Dario points out that this will have to be demonstrated on the court. Whoever wins will play the Manomanist final for the first time.