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 ...

Forget the image of boules (or pétanque, as it is more properly known) as the game of old men in string vests. Suddenly, it's becoming the height of cool – and not just in France According to Martine ...

Boules is hoping the Mediterranean Games can help its bid to be added to the Olympic programme at Paris 2024 ©ITG Petanque, Lyonnaise and Raffa-Volo take place side by side on the outdoor velodrome ...

Every weekend the Paul Linke Ufer in Kreuzberg feels a bit like the South of France. Old and young Berliners spend hours playing the French game of Boules, also known as Petanque. As part of the ...

Announcing the move with the help of a slick video at SPORTEL in Monaco, Claude Azéma, President of the Confédération Mondiale Sport Boules (CMSB), argued that the sport was in line with the ...

Boule Petanque is a VR sports game that makes you play boules or pétanque or boccia. No matter what the weather is like, the sun always shines on the square in the game. In the relaxed atmosphere of a ...

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.