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European international pétanque events

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The July and August 2026 schedule of European pétanque competitions continues to expand. The 2026 Masters de Pétanque fourth stage in Saint‑Étienne (22‑23 July) added health‑focused initiations, youth contests, a women's Masters trophy and a final team showdown featuring sides such as Bonetto, Rocher, the Étoiles du Sud and a German squad. In Romans‑sur‑Isère, the sixth Mondial Jeunes (22‑26 July) pursued a mixed‑shooting world‑record attempt on 22 July, followed by Swiss‑system individual play, double‑tte and triple‑tte phases that culminated in the finals on 26 July. showcase high-level international play. The fifth annual Jersey International Open (24‑26 July 2026) attracted in St Helier saw more than 130 players from 37 clubs across Europe; French competitor Europe—including France, Belgium, Switzerland, Norway, England, Scotland, Ireland, Jersey, and Alderney—competing in the British Isles. France’s Jeremy Le Marchand won the singles title, title after defeating England’s Steve Daykin, while former world champion Julian Lamour took third place. The doubles title was claimed by the French‑Belgian French-Belgian pair Julian Lamour and Patrick Neuville claimed the doubles crown. Neuville. Organiser Toby Northern highlighted noted the event’s high standard of play and confirmed plans to host the tournament again for next year. Marseille’s inaugural year's event. In France, the International de Pétanque Day (17‑19 July 2026) offered five temporary synthetic courts in Espalion reached its semi-finals on Place du Général de Gaulle, free coaching 8–9 August, featuring elite matchups. A Thai team led by world champions Sriboonpeng and mini‑tournaments for up to 35 000 daily visitors, aiming Khamdee advanced to become an annual celebration. The 2025 Jersey International Open, held face the previous year, featured 130 players French trio of Bonetto, Sarrio, and Montoro. Additionally, a team from nine countries, Madagascar, including former two 2024 world champions Philippe Quintais, Julian Lamour vice-champions, secured a semi-final spot against the trio of Helfrick, Capeleaud, and Norway’s Benny Bel‑Lafkih, Constant. Earlier summer events included the 2026 Masters de Pétanque fourth stage in Saint-Étienne (22–23 July), the sixth Mondial Jeunes in Romans-sur-Isère (22–26 July), and generated a notable boost for local hospitality. Marseille’s inaugural International Pétanque Day (17–19 July). In August, Montpellier hosted the first Odyssée des Nations (12‑13 August 2026) on the forecourt of (12–13 August) at the Sud de France Arena. The two‑day Swiss‑system tournament brought Arena, which featured 96 teams (64 male and 32 female triplettes) together, with secondary contests such as the Grand Prix des Nations and the Trophée des Nations, showcasing elite talent and establishing in a new international format for the sport. Swiss-system format.

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  1. 2026-08-09 12:34 UTC European international pétanque events
  2. 2026-08-08 05:14 UTC European international pétanque events
  3. 2026-08-01 21:42 UTC European international pétanque events

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