Unai Laso
Artola and Laso have chosen the balls for next Saturday's semi-final at the Atano III
The two pelotaris have been satisfied with the material found. The Navarro striker has had two weeks to prepare for Saturday's crash, the Guipuzcoan only five days, but he will arrive very motivated after the match he played on Sunday.
After saying goodbye to Altuna's reflection tournament, "We're playing on a lot of weird fronts, and we need to be more serious."
Amezketarra says they must play the Manomanist Championship on more "neutral" frontons. After reaching the semi-finals in the last six years, champion Jokin Altuna will not be on the verge of the final this year.
Darius and Laso, to the semifinals!
Unai Laso won a major victory on Saturday at the Atano III fronton in San Sebastián, defeating Dario Gómez (14-22), which allowed him to qualify for the semi-finals, leaving Jokin Altuna out of the competition, while Dario, in addition to qualifying for the semi-finals, remained first in the group.
Laso has prevailed with absolute superiority over Jaka (8-22)
Unai Laso has easily defeated Erik Jaka in the Ogueta on the second day of the Manomanist quarter-finals (8-22), a victory that will allow him to face Darius in two weeks' time and play the semi-final ticket.
Altuna took the Couples' rematch against Laso (22-16)
Jokin Altuna has defeated Unai Laso 22-16 in the first match of Manomanista Group A. Despite starting from behind, he has turned the scoreboard around to achieve a solid victory.
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.