Mikel Azkarate: "From the moment you're favorite, you can't fail."
The former rower of Urdaibai Mikel Azkarate will be the commentator of the ETB rowing this year. Ibon Gaztañazpi and Sara Gandara will be the commentators of all the races. For Azkarate, Orio and Arraun Lagunak are the great favorites to win the Eusko Label and Euskotren Leagues.
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The mistake in the exit was a 10-second penalty for Bermeo
On the first day of the Eusko Label League played in Madrid, Asier Zurinaga of Bermeo did not take the stacha in his hand when they left, a violation that has led to Bermeo being punished with 10 seconds, although the team still retains fourth place.
The boat has been chained to Tolosaldea in the last ciaboga
On the first day of the Euskotren League, Tolosaldea has been chained in the last ciaboga, which has caused him to waste valuable time in the last few meters. They have managed to solve the problem, but in the end they have finished the regatta in fifth place.
The last few meters of Orio
San Nicolás has dominated the waters of the Buitrago del Lozoya (Madrid), and has won the Bandera Pueblos con Vida Comunidad de Madrid in the first regatta of the season of the Eusko Label League.
Arraun Lagunak eta Orio Madrilen ere nagusi
Ontzi faboritoek ez diete gainerakoei aukerarik eman eta nagusitasunez gailendu dira Euskotren eta Eusko Label ligetako lehen jardunaldian, hurrenez hurren.
Deusto has dominated Plentzia and Zarautz has won the Elantxobe flag
Destu has won the Plentzia flag in the ARC1 League and Zarautz has been the fastest in the ETE League 'sElantxobe flag. The Tomato, in addition to , has taken the lead in qualifying after its second summer victory.
All set for the start of the Euskotren and Eusko Label leagues
This Sunday the Euskotren and Eusko Label leagues begin at the Riosequillo de Buitrago del Lozoya reservoir in Madrid. From this weekend until the third week of September, the best rowing races can be followed through ETB1 and kirolakeitb.eus Donostia Arraun Lagunak and Orio, respectively, are the favorites to repeat the title in the female and male modalities.
Gorka Aranberri: "We're excited to get the league right and the challenges have to be the same"
"It's the second year with the same way of working, and you have to notice that," said Orio's boss, who acknowledged that the trainer's level at the beginning of this season is different from last year's.
The Eusko Label League teams have clear season goals
Orio starts the Eusko Label League as a favorite, but the other teams also have clear goals for the season.
The rowing season begins in Madrid
The Eusko Label and Euskotren leagues travel to Buitrago del Lozoya this Sunday to play the inuagural rendezvous of the 2026 season.