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2026 Masters de Pétanque: Standings After 4 Stages, Full Schedule
Les Étoiles du Sud lead the 2026 Masters de Pétanque after 4 of 7 stages, ahead of Bonetto and Dylan Rocher. Full schedule, stage results, and the road to the Final Four.
2026 European Pétanque Championship: Full Results from Lorca
Mickaël Bonetto and Jessica Johansson won individual gold, Spain swept both doublette titles on home soil, and Italy edged France in the mixed final. Full 2026 European results.
2026 French Pétanque National Championships: Full Results
Henri Lacroix claimed a record 23rd French title in triplette, Dylan Rocher completed his national collection in mixed triplette, and Christophe Sarrio finally won tête-à-tête. Full 2026 results.
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Pétanque for Seniors: Stay Active, Sharp, and Social
Why pétanque is one of the best sports for older adults: low-impact health benefits, adapted rules for limited mobility, and tips for choosing comfortable equipment.
Petanque Tournament Formats Explained: Melee, Swiss, Poules & More
A complete guide to every petanque tournament format - melee, super melee, swiss system, poules with elimination, barrage, consolante, and select doublette/triplette.
How to Start a Pétanque Club: The Complete Guide
Learn how to start a pétanque club from scratch: recruit founding members, affiliate with your federation, secure a terrain, fund it, and launch your first event.
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