Imanol Lopez: "I'm so happy, I've enjoyed it so much, I'm so happy."
Imanol Lopez has said goodbye to the professional ball at the 2026 Zumaia Jai Alai Master Series, at the Aitzuri fronton, at the festivities of his village, and has also managed to put on one last txapela, since, together with Aritz Erkiaga, his rivals Jean Olharan and Unai Lekerika, he has won.
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Elaia-Arai and Erkiaga-Atain qualify for the Grand Slam final in Markina
In the semi-finals of the Grand Slam of Markina, Erkiaga and Atain beat Goitia and Basque in the Kitta. They won the first set 15-12, lost the second set 14-15, and in the decisive, they won 5-3. They will face the final, Urreisti-Gorka or Txanika-Salegi. In the female category, Elaia and Arai beat the Winter Series champions Erika and Frida in two sets. They beat 15-11 and 15-12. Lur-Alize or Helena-Maia will face each other in the final.
Goitia-Basque and Txanika-Salegi to semifinals
On the third day of the Grand Slam-Jai Alai League, Txanika and Salegi have needed two sets to beat Urreist and Gorka (8-15 and 14-15). Goitia and Basque have also been imposed in two sets on Javier and Zabala (15-9 and 15-9). In the second set, with 2-1, Goitia has injured her left ankle and since then Basque has taken over the game.
Goixerri and Lekerika put on their txapela in Mungia after defeating Erkiaga and Gorka in an exciting final
Goixerri is the first txapela to win in the Jai Alai League. In the first game the winners have sent on the scoreboard, but in the final stretch Erkiaga and Gorka have squeezed a lot. In the second game, the losers have been ahead, but in the end the final score has decided.
Maite and Maia, champions of the Mungia Master Series, beat Elaia and Oaia in the final in two games
Alavesista Maite Ortiz of Mendibil and Vizcaíno Maia Goikoetxea have won two games (5-15 and 5-15) and have taken the txapela. The reborn striker Elaia Gojenola and the Mutrikuarra zaguero Oaia Otaño have had no choice.
The new Summer League circuit has been presented in San Juan de Luz
The summer season will begin on July 2 at the fronton of San Juan de Luz (Lapurdi) and end on September 4 in Pau. Biarritz will also host part of this tournament. The top four pelotaris will play another championship in the United States in a format yet to be determined.
Barandika reappears with defeat in the Mungia Master Series after a long injury
After nearly five months off the court due to a serious injury to his elbow, Gernika's striker played again this afternoon. He reappeared in Mungia with Zabala against Goixerri and Lekerika. Barandika and Zabala lost in two games (9-15 and 14-15).
The Grand Slam of Markina-Xemein begins this Sunday and ends on July 16
The remaining days will be held on Fridays from 7 p.m. In the male category, six couples will compete in two groups: Erkiaga-Atain, Barandika-Ibarluzea, Urreisti-Gorka, Goitia-Basque, Johan-Zabala, and Javier-Argoitia vs Txanika-Salegi.
Mungia Master Series tip basket tournament, 11-25 June
The Mungia Master Series Top Basket Championship was presented on Monday. Mungia will receive for the first time a competition from the Jai Alai League. It will be played every Thursday from 11 to 25 June. The matches will be broadcast on EITB Media.
Txanika-Argoitia and Bixente-Oyhenard will be measured in the final of the Grand Slam of San Sebastian
In the first match, Txanika and Argoitia won against Erik and Aratz. In the first set they lost 10-15, in the second they won 15-13, and in the last set they untied 5-3. In the second, Bixente and Oihenard also needed three sets against Urrutia and Eki. The final score was 10-15, 15-10 and 5-2.
Urreisti, Manomanist champion
Eñaut Urreisti is the new 2026 Manomanist top basket champion after defeating Ludovic Laduche 6-12 and 8-12in the Berritxu final.