The Navarra Regional Tournament, which commenced on May 8th, saw participation from pelotaris representing Navarra, Gipuzkoa, Araba, and the French Basque Country. After a series of challenging matches, the local player's team advanced to the final held on the 6th of the month. The final contest was a closely fought battle, where they faced Arruti and Gomez, ultimately triumphing with a score of 13-18.
In related news, pelotaris from Intza are also making progress towards the finals of the 'Lau eta erdi' (four and a half) championship. Oier Elola and Ekhi Maiz have advanced in their respective categories by defeating their opponents. Additionally, Kimetz Atorrasagasti has secured qualification as his opponent did not appear.
The results were as follows: In the individual hand-pelota, 4 1/2 championship, Cadete 2nd Division, Intza KE (Atorrasagasti) defeated Hernani 22-0, and Ilunpe lost 17-22 to Intza KE (Elola). In Cadete 3rd Division, Intza KE (Maiz) won 22-9 against Tolosa.
Maiz will face Armendariz from Gaztelupe in the Cadete 3rd Division semi-finals. Elola and Atorrasagasti, meanwhile, will compete in the Cadete 2nd Division quarter-finals against Elorza of LAPKE and Leo of Intxurre, respectively.
In the school-level Udaberri championship, the Infantil 1st Division team was unable to advance. They played a tight match against Aretxabaleta 1, but the latter secured the victory with a score of 16-18.




