2015 | Pilota Eguna

Xabier Berrueta

PRESENTER

Xabier Berrueta, president of the U.S. Federation of Pilota, presented the origins and history of Basque Pilota.

about

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Iker Saitua

PRESENTER

Iker Saitua, Ph.D. candidate at the Center for Basque Studies at UNR, discussed Basque Pilota & its impact on Basque culture and identity.

about

To learn more about Iker, CHECK OUT an interview written about him in 2017 titled “Iker Saitua – Life after a Ph.D. in Basque Studies”.

Jean Michel Idiart

PRESENTER

Jean Michel Idiart, the creator and promotor of The Frontball Pro Tour, will discuss Basque Pilota’s latest discipline, its history and its potential impact on urban society.

about

To learn more about Iker, CHECK OUT an interview written about him in 2017 titled “Iker Saitua – Life after a Ph.D. in Basque Studies”.

EXHIBITION GAMES

The day was rounded off by pilota matches from the top Frontball players in the world for the Frontball exhibiton.  Each match will be a best two of three sets, with each set consisting of 15 points.

Women’s Exhibition:
Sandy Ng vs. Danielle Daskalakis

Men’s Exhibition:
A Rematch of the 2015 World Championships
Juan Medina (Mexico) vs. Orlando Diaz (Mexico)