Rubén Beloki

Rubén Beloki Irribarren, known as Beloki or BelokiI, is a Basque pelota defensive player, often considered one of the best in the history of the sport. He was born in Burlada on 8 August 1974. His brother Alberto Beloki is also a professional pelotari known as BelokiII.

Professional career

Beloki won The Championship of Spain in 1991 and 1992, and a golden medal on 1992 Summer Olympics demonstration, four Hand-pelota 1st championships, turning in the youngest player to win a txapela at the age of 20. The doubles championships of 1996 and 2003, and a total of 5 subchampionships in the same category.

Hand-pelota (1st)

Year	Champion	Subchampion	Scoreboard	Fronton
1995	Beloki	Erradonea	22-15	Atano III
1998	Beloki	Eugi	22-13	Atano III
1999	Beloki	Arretxe	22-09	Atano III
2001	Eugi	Beloki	22-13	Atano III
2001	Beloki	Eugi	22-08	Atano III
2002	Barriola	Beloki	22-03	Atano III

Hand-pelota (2nd)

Year	Champion	Subchampion	Scoreboard	Fronton
1993	Beloki	Irazola	22-10	Anoeta

Personal life

Rubén Beloki lived in Burlada until 29. After his marriage he moved to Gorraiz, where he lives with his wife and three children.
A square and a fronton in the town are named after him.