1952 Basque Pelota World Championships

The 1952 Basque Pelota World Championships were the 1st edition of the Basque Pelota World Championships organized by the FIPV.

Participating nations

Events A total of 17 events were disputed, in 5 playing areas.

Trinquete, 4 events disputed Event Gold Silver BronzeHand-pelota (individual) M. Etchemendy A. Iraizos -Hand-pelota (pairs) R. Harcaut, P. Espel I. Aguirre, San Jose -Paleta cuero P. Etcheverry, J. Diaz A. Pardo, J. Martinez -Xare R. Elias, J. Labat N. Vigo, J. Barbat -

Fronton (30 m), 1 event disputed Event Gold Silver BronzeFrontenis (men's) J. Nuñez, J. Garibay R. Novoa, R. Morganti -

Fronton (36 m), 5 events disputed Event Gold Silver BronzeHand-pelota (individual) J. Esparza L. Debia -Hand-pelota (pairs) D. Olhasso, M. Etchemendy D. Arbizu, S. Echeverria -Paleta cuero S. Bellozo, A. Abadia P. Bareits, B. Clairacq -Pala corta JC. Artola, S. Aristi P. Bareits, B. Clairacq -Frontenis (men's) Vega de Seoane, Eguía -

Fronton (54 m), 2 events disputed Event Gold Silver BronzeJai alai M. Balet, J. Balet M. Barrera, F. Pareyon -Pala larga F. Castro, F. Salaverri F. Perochena, R. Molina -

Plaza Libre, 5 events disputedThere is no record of the name of the players or the modalities that were played in the plaza libre. The only information available is that 5 events were played between France and Spain, and that France won all 5.France: Pierre and Bernard Bareits, Jacques Errecalde. Event Gold Silver BronzeUnknown -Unknown -Unknown -Unknown -Unknown -

Medal table Rank Nation Gold Silver Bronze Total1 82-102 (host nation) 57-123 31-44 13-45 04-4

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