Basque rural sports have their origin in the rural occupations. They are all rooted in the traditional lifestyles of the Basque people. There are 18 official sports plus around 20 other modalities. I took this pictures attracted by “The origins of sport”. By watching these men and women performing one can easily imagine how an entertainment at the end of a working day can get transformed into a tradition. I focus on the “training spaces” that are impregnated by a clandestine atmosphere. They exercise in garages, the forest, and public spaces. Winners receive a Basque beret (txapela) as a trophy.