Rubén Beloki
| Beloki I | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Rubén Beloki Iribarren |
| Born |
8 August 1974 Burlada, Navarra |
| Country | Spain |
| Province | Navarra |
| Height | 1.86 m |
| Weight | 89 kg |
| Debut date | 21 August 1992 |
| Debut fronton | Anoeta (San Sebastián) |
| Categories | Hand-pelota |
| Management | Asegarce |
| Singles | |
| 1st Hand-Pelota singles championship | 1995, 1998, 1999, 2001 |
| 2nd Hand-Pelota singles championship | 1993 |
| Doubles | |
| 1st Hand-Pelota doubles championship | 1995, 1996, 2003 |
| Olympics | |
| Singles |
 1992 (demonstration)
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Rubén Beloki Irribarren 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 Beloki II.
Beloki won The Championship of Spain in 1991 and 1992, and a golden medal on 1992 Summer Olympics demonstration, four Hand-pelota 1st championships (1995, 1998, 1999 and 2001), 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.
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.
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