The world boules federation has put out an upbeat promotional video as part of its campaign for Olympic recognition Fans of the gentle French pastime of boules are on a roll. Not only has an agreement ...

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Pétanque - pronounced "pay-tank", sometimes called boules, is a game that can be enjoyed by all the family and socially with friends for fun or more competitively up to European and World Championship ...

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FITNESS:Twice a week, Bushy Park in Dublin comes alive with the gentle clonk of steel boules, as the pétanque club gathers to play a simple, low-cost game that different generations can enjoy together ...

In France, and especially in Marseille, petanque or boules is played on every corner. How does it work? Petanque is a beloved French ball game, deeply rooted in Marseille's culture. Played by all ages ...

The sport of boules has launched a campaign to get onto the Olympic programme in 2024. Announcing the move with the help of a slick video at SPORTEL in Monaco, Claude Azéma, President of the ...

Fans of the gentle French pastime of boules are on a roll. Not only has an agreement been signed to allow their sport to be played in French schools, but now they are also seeking Olympic recognition.