International Federation of Basque Pelota facts for kids
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| Sport | Basque pelota |
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| Category | Professional Men (1st and 2nd) ; Professional Women (1st and 2nd); Amateur (Men and Women) |
| Jurisdiction | Spain |
| Abbreviation | FIPV |
| Founded | 1929 |
| Regional affiliation | 4 / 33 Members |
| Headquarters | Pamplona, Spain |
| President |   Xavier Cazaubon |
| Chairman |  Julián García Angulo |
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The International Federation of Basque Pelota (FIPV) is the main group that controls the sport of Basque pelota around the world. It is recognized by the International Olympic Committee, which means it's a big deal in sports.
The FIPV creates the rules for international games and organizes competitions. Its goal is to make sure Basque pelota is played fairly and consistently everywhere.
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Who Belongs to the FIPV?
The FIPV is a sports group that works with other important sports organizations. These include:
- International Olympic Committee (IOC): This is the group that organizes the Olympic Games.
- Association of the IOC Recognised International Sports Federations (ARISF): This group includes sports federations that are recognized by the IOC but are not part of the Olympic Games yet.
- SportAccord (GAISF): This is a big group that represents many international sports federations.
History of the FIPV
The International Federation of Basque pelota started on May 19, 1929. It was founded in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Three groups helped create it: the French Federation of Basque Pelota, the Spanish Federation of Basque Pelota, and the Argentinian Federation of Basque Pelota.
For a while, their activities were limited because of big wars like World War II and the Spanish Civil War. But after 1945, they started working fully again. In 1946, they set the official ways to play the sport and made rules for international championships. This helped all countries compete fairly.
Today, the main office of the FIPV is in Pamplona, Spain.
Leaders of the FIPV
Here are the people who have led the FIPV over the years:
| President | Years Active |
|---|---|
| Jean Ybarnégaray | 1929–1946 |
| Manuel Balet Crous | 1946–1954 |
| Carmelo Balda Galarraga | 1954–1969 |
| Javier Gil de Biedma | 1970–1978 |
| Jesús Fernández Iriondo | 1978–1994 |
| Enrique Gaytán de Ayala | 1994–2002 |
| Dominique Boutineau | 2002–2014 |
| Xavier Cazaubon | 2014–Present |
Ways to Play Basque Pelota
Basque pelota has many different styles, or "categories," of play. Each style uses different equipment or is played on a different court. Some of these styles include:
- Pala Corta
- Rubber-paleta
- Paleta-Leather (fronton)
- Paleta-Leather (trinquete)
- Xare
- Cesta Punta
- Frontenis
- Hand-pelota (fronton)
- Hand-pelota (trinquete)
Countries That Play
The FIPV includes many national federations from different countries around the world. In 2010, there were 27 member countries. By 2022, this number grew to 33 members.
Regions and Countries
The 33 member countries are divided into four main regions:
| Number | Region | Countries |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Africa | 2 |
| 2 | Asia | 4 |
| 3 | Europe | 6 |
| 4 | Americas | 21 |
| Total | World | 33 |
Here are the countries in each region:
- Africa:
Guinea, 
Togo - Asia:
Philippines, 
India, 
China, 
Iran - Europe:
Belgium, 
Spain, 
France, 
Italy, 
Poland, 
Portugal - Americas:
Argentina, 
Bolivia, 
Costa Rica, 
Cuba, 
Ecuador, 
El Salvador, 
United States, 
Guatemala, 
Canada, 
Chile, 
Brazil, 
Mexico, 
Nicaragua, 
Panama, 
Paraguay, 
Peru, 
Puerto Rico, 
Dominican Republic, 
Uruguay, 
Venezuela, 
Haiti
Member Countries and Their Federations
Here is a list of some of the countries that are members of the FIPV and their national federations:
| Country | Federation |
|---|---|
| Spain |
Spanish Federation of Basque Pelota |
| France |
French Federation of Basque Pelota |
 Argentina |
Argentinian Federation of Basque Pelota |
 Canada |
Canadian Federation of Basque Pelota |
 United States |
United States Federation of Basque Pelota |
| Mexico |
Mexican Federation of Basque Pelota |
 Uruguay |
Uruguayan Federation of Basque Pelota |
 Italy |
Italian Federation of Basque Pelota |
 Philippines |
Filipino Federation of Basque Pelota |
 Greece |
Greek Federation of Basque Pelota |
 India |
Indian Basque Palota Federation (Srinagar- 9419024669) |
 Belgium |
Belgian Federation of Basque Pelota |
 Netherlands |
Dutch Federation of Basque Pelota |
 Venezuela |
Venezuelan Federation of Basque Pelota |
 Puerto Rico |
Puerto Rican Federation of Basque Pelota |
 Peru |
Peruvian Federation of Basque Pelota |
 Paraguay |
Paraguayan Federation of Basque Pelota |
 Nicaragua |
Nicaraguan Federation of Basque Pelota |
 Guatemala |
Guatemalan Federation of Basque Pelota |
 El Salvador |
El Salvador Federation of Basque Pelota |
 Ecuador |
Ecuadorian Federation of Basque Pelota |
 Chile |
Chilean Federation of Basque Pelota |
 Cuba |
Cuban Federation of Basque Pelota |
 Costa Rica |
Costa Rica Federation of Basque Pelota |
| Brazil |
Brazilian Federation of Basque Pelota |
| Bolivia |
Bolivian Federation of Basque Pelota |
World Championship Medals
The Basque Pelota World Championships are big competitions where countries compete for medals. This table shows which countries have won the most medals from 1952 to 2018:
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain |
69 | 75 | 39 | 183 |
| 2 | France |
68 | 65 | 44 | 177 |
| 3 | Mexico |
50 | 41 | 32 | 123 |
| 4 | Argentina |
48 | 25 | 18 | 91 |
| 5 | Uruguay |
4 | 30 | 15 | 49 |
| 6 | Cuba |
3 | 5 | 16 | 24 |
| 7 | United States |
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Chile |
0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 9 | India |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
See also
- Basque Pelota World Cup
