Unai Laso
Manomanist in progress, with Altuna, top favorite, Laso, Artola and Larrazabal at the top of the list
The four will qualify directly for the quarter-finals, where four champions can join in the same group: Laso, Altuna, Elordi and Jaka, if the last two pass the octave round.
Twelve pelotaris will compete in the 2026 Manomanist Championship, which will begin on April 3
The final will be played in the Navarra Arena on May 31. Compared to the 2025 event, Bakaikoa will replace Senar in Baiko and in Aspe there are no changes. In the octaves of the final, the matches will be: Dario-Elordi, Bakaikoa-Zabala, Peña II-P.
Jon Ander Albisu: "We won that favorite sign because of the level we showed on the court."
We interviewed Unai Laso and Jon Ander Albisu in Ataun one day after winning the Couples Championship. Although the celebrations lasted, both pelotaris are happy and proud.
The Ataun paid a warm tribute to Albisu
The poor weather has not disappointed the reception. The aurresku has been danced to him and the bertsolaris have also dedicated verses to him. The great surprise has been given to the ataundarra pelotari by Unai Laso, who did not expect the striker to participate in the tribute. Albisu has been "very grateful" to his people.
Laso and Albisu, champions, celebrate with family and friends, Sunday night, their victory in the Couples Final
Unai Laso and Jon Ander Albisu beat Altuna III and Ezkurdia in the afternoon at the Nafarroa Arena in the final; at night they celebrated it with their family and friends, in a great atmosphere.
Jon Ander Albisu, best player in the Couples Final
The Ataundarra zaguero, in addition to the txapela he won with Unai Laso, has also won the prize for the best pelotari in the final, on Sunday at the Nafarroa Arena.
PHOTO GALLERY: Spectacular images left by the final of the Couples Championship won by Unai Laso and Jon Ander Albisu
Unai Laso and Jon Ander Albisu have been imposed 16-22 onJokin Altuna and Joseba Ezkurdiain the final of the 2026 Couples Championship played in the Navarra Arena. In this loss you will find photos of several significant moments left by the match.
Unai Laso gets excited with the message of physiotherapist Txus Villalabeitia
After winning the grand final of the Couples Championship with Jon Ander Albisu, Unai Laso has received countless messages of happiness, including from physiotherapist Txus Villalabeitia.
Unai Laso: "I'm so excited."
Unai Laso and Jon Ander Albisu are the championsof the 2025-2026 Couples Championship. Baikoa's pelotaris have prevailed for the first time in this tournament, defeating Altuna III and Ezkurdia 16-22.
Jon Ander Albisu: "After 16 years, cap on head"
Unai Laso and Jon Ander Albisu are the 2025-2026 Couples Championship champions, defeating Altuna IIIand Ezkurdia 16-22. In this video we collect the first words of Ataun's pelotari.
Last both of the final and award delivery
Unai Laso and Jon Ander Albisu have proclaimed themselves 2026 Couples Champions after defeating in the final Jokin Altuna and Joseba Ezkurdia (16-22).
Laso and Albisu, Couples Championship champions!
Laso looked at Altuna
Jokin Altuna got in the way ofUnai Laso when the score was 9. However, the score was for the blues, who advanced 9-10. Unai Laso took a hard look at Amezketa's wizard.
Final of the Couples Championship: Altuna III-Ezkurdia vs Laso-Albisu
Friday night, special 'ETB Kantxa Solasean' for the Couples Final
The special 'ETB Kantxa Solasean' will feature from 22:15.
Special final for Unai Laso
Unai Laso will be playing a special final this Sunday. He started the tournament with a serious injury behind him and is delighted with the way he has handled it.
The couple's finalists have chosen the material and are eager to play
Albisu-Laso and Altuna-Ezkurdia have today chosen the material for the Couples Final in the Navarre Arena. No problem with the material offered, and they are eager to get the "dream cap" that they have on the big day.
Laso eta Albisu izango dira Altuna eta Ezkurdiaren aurkariak Binakako final handian
Baikoko bikoteak Elordi eta Zabaleta kanporatu ditu (21-22), 21-17ko emaitza iraulita.
Jon Ander Albisu's hand has recovered and will play Sunday's semi-final
A selection of material from Sunday's semifinal was made today in Adarraga, Logroño. Albisu's right hand has been the main topic of conversation.
The first day winners will be measured on Sunday
On Sunday, March 8, Altuna and Ezkurdia will face Laso and Albisu on the second day of the semi-finals of the Couples Championship in Vitoria, for which material has already been selected.