Aritz Elustondo and Beñat Turrientes Honored in Beasain After Presenting Copa del Rey Trophy

The footballers shared the trophy won with Real Sociedad with the town's residents during an official event for the Loinatz festivities.

Generic image: Football trophy in a town square.
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Generic image: Football trophy in a town square.

Beasain was adorned in white and blue to welcome footballers Aritz Elustondo and Beñat Turrientes, who presented the Copa del Rey trophy, secured with Real Sociedad, to the town during an official event for the Loinatz festivities.

The players arrived at 5:15 PM in the Loinazko San Martin Square, holding the trophy. There, young players from the Beasain KE football school formed an honor guard leading to the town hall entrance, amidst applause and cheers from numerous residents.
Subsequently, at 5:30 PM, the institutional ceremony took place. The mayor, Leire Artola, officially welcomed both athletes, who received the Loinatz festivities scarf and a commemorative gift.
The atmosphere intensified at 5:45 PM when Aritz Elustondo and Beñat Turrientes appeared on the main town hall balcony to present the trophy to the people of Beasain. The fans gathered in the square responded with great joy. From the balcony, both footballers expressed their "pleasure" in sharing the trophy with their fellow citizens and wished the town happy Loinatz festivities.
The celebration of victory then gave way to the festive kickoff: at 6:00 PM, students from La Salle, along with representatives from other educational centers, launched the txupinazo (firecracker), officially commencing the Loinatz festivities, which will be celebrated until May 24th in Beasain.