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In the
Basque country today modern sport is actively engaged in; there are
teams and leagues for soccer, basketball, swimming, etc. This page,
however, focuses on traditional Basque sports because they are both
distinctive and are what most spectators at a Basque-American event are
likely to see. With the notable exception of pilota (Basque handball),
most traditional Basque sports originated as forms of work that were
turned into contests. Based in an agrarian culture, the weight-lifting
and wood chopping, for example, were everyday work tasks that
competitive Basques converted into matches. These sports test not only
speed and skill but endurance as well. Then there were also less
strenuous contests including the Basque version of bowling. Below are
some of these varied Basque traditional sports.
Pilota
PALA: www.eljuegodepala.com
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