1998 Basque Pelota World Championships


The 1998 Basque Pelota World Championships were the 13th edition of the Basque Pelota World Championships organized by the FIPV.

Participating nations

A total of 14 events were disputed, in 4 playing areas.
Trinquete, 6 events disputed
EventGoldSilverBronze
Hand-pelota P.Ocafrain R.Saldaña M.Bringas
Hand-pelota S.Beltran, P.Santamaria O.Larrechea, S.Mayte J.Ruiz, A.Sanz
Paleta goma J.Miro, W.Pirera L.Barreiro, G.Hernandez J.Saez, J.Cabello
Paleta goma M.Mendizabal, M.Ruiz S.Leiza, N.Seilhan S.Cimadamore, Schettino
Paleta cuero C.Algarbe, D.Rolletini C.Arenas, A.Bergerot S.Coitiño, E.Cazzola
Xare J.Lopetegui, J.Larrarte F.Olazagasti, M.Funosas Occhione, Coluccio

Fronton , 3 events disputed
EventGoldSilverBronze
Paleta goma G.Muñoz, M.Franco E.Salazar, H.Hurtado J.Fernandez, J.Perez
Frontenis E.Salazar, J.Salazar J.Frias, S.Hawach P.Rojas, J.Tang
Frontenis M.Muñoz, R.Flores M.Ciccareli, E.Iglesias C.Rolet, A.Etchelecou

Fronton , 4 events disputed
EventGoldSilverBronze
Hand-pelota J.Apezetxea S.Gonzales A.Quesada
Hand-pelota I.Muruamendiaraiz, P.Ruiz N.Montalvo, A.Bruzain M.Berra, B.Muguida
Paleta cuero F.Casado, R. Oroz R.Gonzalez, V.Lujan I.Arrossagaray, J.M.Bonnet
Pala corta R.Gonzalez, V.Lujan T.Zabalza, J.Erburu T.Nasciet, C.Latxague

Fronton , 1 event disputed
EventGoldSilverBronze
Jai alai L.Garcia, E.Irastorza J.P, F.Valdes M.Plaza, A.Mancisidor

Medal table