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Basque Pelota at the Olympics
A Basque pelota (pelota in Spanish, pilota in Basque and Catalan, or pelote in French) tournament was contested at only one Olympic Games, in 1900 in Paris. Only two teams competed, so only one match was played, on 14 June. The winner was Spain over France, the score unknown. Basque pelota also made a comeback of sorts, being played as demonstration sport in the 1924 (men), 1968 (men) and 1992 (men and women) Games.
Results
- Spain (Amezola and Villota)
- France (Maurice Durquetty and Etchegaray)
