Imanol Ansari Backed by 18 Jai Alai Players After Tournament Exclusion

Eighteen remontistes (professional jai alai players) issued a public statement of full support for Imanol Ansari after the Oriamendi 2010 company decided to bar him from the upcoming Jai Alai Summer Season tournament. The players said they could not remain silent, noting recent incidents and “the explanations from all sides” that compelled them to act.

They accused Oriamendi 2010 of using its authority to damage Ansari’s professional career, describing the decision as a personal conflict that “conditions a teammate’s sporting trajectory.” The statement also highlighted the broader impact on the sport, urging a resolution so the season can end on a positive note for all involved.