World number six badminton player Pornpawee Chochuwong has refused to compete at SEA Games 33 due to her fallout with the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT), citing its lack of support. Pornpawee ...

Bangkok (AFP) – Thailand said Tuesday it would "clarify misunderstandings" after the world governing body of petanque effectively barred the nation from hosting the sport at this year's SEA Games. The ...

The international petanque community has been shaken by an unprecedented decision from the World Petanque and Bowls Federation (WPBF) to ban the sport from the 2025 SEA Games, following a governance ...

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 ...

They kept their cool under pressure — and their boules even cooler — as Bath Grand Cru Pétanque Club sealed a national title after a day of razor-sharp pointing and pinpoint shooting to lift Pétanque ...

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Members of a pétanque club in Montmartre, Paris, stage a protest over the proposed closure of their site. Photo: AFP From Emmanuel Macron's push for a European defence force to the French Senate's ...

There are two Paralympic disciplines that don't have Olympic counterparts — and Australia has scored medals in one of them at this year's Paris Games. Gymnastics, boxing, and water polo are just a few ...

Pétanque, one of France's most beloved sports, has yet to secure its place as an Olympic discipline but it's still a favourite pastime. As Paris prepares to host the Olympics next week, a popular ...

Venues to turn your hand to the sport of the summer have cropped up all over London – here are our top picks You might think lawn bowling is reserved for those over the age of 60 dressed head to toe ...

George and Amal Clooney lead the most glamorous of lives. And yet, they make a concerted effort to keep their private lives private, investing in a repertoire of gorgeous homes away from the spotlight ...