Rubén Beloki
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Rubén Beloki Irribarren is a Basque pelota defensive player, often considered one of the best in the history of the sport. He was born in Burlada on August 8, 1974.
His brother Alberto Beloki
is also a professional pelotari known as Beloki II.
demonstration
, four Hand-pelota 1st championships
(1995, 1998, 1999 and 2001), turning in the youngest player to win a txapela at the age of 20. The doubles championships
of 1996 and 2003, and a total of 5 subchampionships in the same category.
until 29. After his marriage moved to Gorraiz, were he lives with his wife and three children.
A square and a fronton in the town are named after him.
His brother Alberto Beloki
Alberto Beloki
Alberto Beloki is a Basque pelota forward player, born in Burlada on August 26, 1978.His brother Rubén Beloki is also a professional pelotari known as Beloki I, often considered one of the best in the history of the sport....
is also a professional pelotari known as Beloki II.
Professional career
Beloki won The Championship of Spain in 1991 and 1992, and a golden medal on 1992 Summer Olympics1992 Summer Olympics
The 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event celebrated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 1992. The International Olympic Committee voted in 1986 to separate the Summer and Winter Games, which had been held in the same...
demonstration
Basque pelota at the 1992 Summer Olympics
Basque Pelota was a demonstration sport at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. It was the fourth and last time that the sport was included in the Olympic program; it was an official Olympic sport at the 1900 Games in Paris, and a demonstration sport in 1924 and 1968.The Basque Pelota events...
, four Hand-pelota 1st championships
1st Hand-Pelota singles championship
The 1st Hand-Pelota singles championship is the most important tournament competition of Hand-pelota category of Basque pelota. It was created in 1940, when the new Basque Pelota Spanish Federation, to have a champion of the category. In its beginnings, the championship was disputed every two...
(1995, 1998, 1999 and 2001), turning in the youngest player to win a txapela at the age of 20. The doubles championships
1st Hand-Pelota doubles championship
The 1st Hand-Pelota doubles Championship known as Campeonato de España de mano parejas is the second most important tournament of Hand-pelota category in Basque pelota, after the 1st Hand-Pelota singles championship, known as manomanista...
of 1996 and 2003, and a total of 5 subchampionships in the same category.
Hand-pelota (1st)
| Year | Champion | Subchampion | Scoreboard | Fronton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Beloki | Erradonea | 22-15 | Atano III Atano III fronton Atano III is a Basque pelota short fronton, located in San Sebastián, in the Basque Country, Spain.-History:The fronton was built in 1963 by the municipality, due to the high demand by the professional and aficionate players of the Guipúzcoa province, originally named Anoeta fronton.In 1995, after... |
| 1998 | Beloki | Eugi | 22-13 | Atano III Atano III fronton Atano III is a Basque pelota short fronton, located in San Sebastián, in the Basque Country, Spain.-History:The fronton was built in 1963 by the municipality, due to the high demand by the professional and aficionate players of the Guipúzcoa province, originally named Anoeta fronton.In 1995, after... |
| 1999 | Beloki | Arretxe | 22-09 | Atano III Atano III fronton Atano III is a Basque pelota short fronton, located in San Sebastián, in the Basque Country, Spain.-History:The fronton was built in 1963 by the municipality, due to the high demand by the professional and aficionate players of the Guipúzcoa province, originally named Anoeta fronton.In 1995, after... |
| 2001 | Eugi | Beloki | 22-13 | Atano III Atano III fronton Atano III is a Basque pelota short fronton, located in San Sebastián, in the Basque Country, Spain.-History:The fronton was built in 1963 by the municipality, due to the high demand by the professional and aficionate players of the Guipúzcoa province, originally named Anoeta fronton.In 1995, after... |
| 2001 | Beloki | Eugi | 22-08 | Atano III Atano III fronton Atano III is a Basque pelota short fronton, located in San Sebastián, in the Basque Country, Spain.-History:The fronton was built in 1963 by the municipality, due to the high demand by the professional and aficionate players of the Guipúzcoa province, originally named Anoeta fronton.In 1995, after... |
| 2002 | Barriola | Beloki | 22-03 | Atano III Atano III fronton Atano III is a Basque pelota short fronton, located in San Sebastián, in the Basque Country, Spain.-History:The fronton was built in 1963 by the municipality, due to the high demand by the professional and aficionate players of the Guipúzcoa province, originally named Anoeta fronton.In 1995, after... |
Doubles-Pelota
| Year | Champions | Subchampions | Score | Fronton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-94 | Titin III Augusto Ibáñez Sacristán Augusto Ibáñez Sacristán is a Basque pelota forward player. Champion of the Doubles Hand-pelota tournaments of 1994, 2000 y 2004.-Professional career:... - Arretxe |
Retegi II - Beloki | 22-14 | Ogueta Ogueta fronton Ogueta is a short Basque pelota fronton located in Vitoria, in Álava Province, Basque Country, Spain-History:Ogueta was built in 1979 for the need of a high capacity fronton for the important events of professional pelota... |
| 1995-96 | Capellán - Beloki | Etxaniz - Arretxe | 22-18 | Atano III Atano III fronton Atano III is a Basque pelota short fronton, located in San Sebastián, in the Basque Country, Spain.-History:The fronton was built in 1963 by the municipality, due to the high demand by the professional and aficionate players of the Guipúzcoa province, originally named Anoeta fronton.In 1995, after... |
| 1999 (1) | Nagore - Errandonea | Berasaluze VIII - Beloki | 22-17 | Atano III Atano III fronton Atano III is a Basque pelota short fronton, located in San Sebastián, in the Basque Country, Spain.-History:The fronton was built in 1963 by the municipality, due to the high demand by the professional and aficionate players of the Guipúzcoa province, originally named Anoeta fronton.In 1995, after... |
| 2001 | Olaizola I - Goñi III | Alustiza - Beloki | 22-13 | Atano III Atano III fronton Atano III is a Basque pelota short fronton, located in San Sebastián, in the Basque Country, Spain.-History:The fronton was built in 1963 by the municipality, due to the high demand by the professional and aficionate players of the Guipúzcoa province, originally named Anoeta fronton.In 1995, after... |
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Olaizola II - Pascual | 22-15 | Atano III Atano III fronton Atano III is a Basque pelota short fronton, located in San Sebastián, in the Basque Country, Spain.-History:The fronton was built in 1963 by the municipality, due to the high demand by the professional and aficionate players of the Guipúzcoa province, originally named Anoeta fronton.In 1995, after... |
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Bengoetxea VI - Beloki | 22-12 | Atano III Atano III fronton Atano III is a Basque pelota short fronton, located in San Sebastián, in the Basque Country, Spain.-History:The fronton was built in 1963 by the municipality, due to the high demand by the professional and aficionate players of the Guipúzcoa province, originally named Anoeta fronton.In 1995, after... |
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Olaizola I - Beloki | 22-18 | Ogueta Ogueta fronton Ogueta is a short Basque pelota fronton located in Vitoria, in Álava Province, Basque Country, Spain-History:Ogueta was built in 1979 for the need of a high capacity fronton for the important events of professional pelota... |
Hand-pelota (2nd)
| Year | Champion | Subchampion | Scoreboard | Fronton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Beloki | Irazola | 22-10 | Anoeta |
Personal life
Rubén Beloki lived in BurladaBurlada
Burlada is a municipality in Navarre province, Spain on the outskirts of the city of Pamplona.-External links:**...
until 29. After his marriage moved to Gorraiz, were he lives with his wife and three children.
A square and a fronton in the town are named after him.