S P O R T

Basque Pilota

Basque pilota is the general name

of many sports played especially

in the basque country and all over the world. There are many different sorts.

« Esku pilota » (hand ball)

A match

Herri kirolak : country sports

In the Basque country they are many very old sports. People have to show their strength and their ability. They were jobs that with time have become sports.

Herri kirolak video

Rugby : Rugby is a very important sport in the north Basque country. They are many different teams but the biggest are :

BAIONA MIARRITZE

Trainerua : trawler It also started as a job, and the goal was to go as fast as possible to be the first fisherman or to bring big boats to the port.

Surfing :On the Basque coast surfing is a very popular sport and it was one the first places in Europe where it appeared.