The PétanqueWorld Championships are international pétanque competitions organized by the International Federation of Petanque and Provençal game; F.I.P.J.P..
Overview
The FIPJP Men's Triples World Championships were first held in 1959 in Spa, Belgium. Additional championship categories were subsequently added for young people, women, and for precision shooting. In 2015, a Singles World Championship was added. Currently -
Men's Triples Championships and the Precision Shooting World Championships are held every other year in even-numbered years.
Women's and Youth Championships, along with Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles, are held in odd-numbered years.
1959: First Men's Triples Championships originally held yearly this championship is now held every other year since 2008.
World Championship were not held in 1960, 62, 67, 68, 69 and 1970 due to managerial problems within the organisation
1963: French Triple TeamFrançois DE SOUZA, Marcel MARCOU and Fernand-André MARAVAL with thir 3rd Gold Medal in a row.
1971: A woman Michèle Decerf-Peelen plays in Belgium team and win Bronze Medal with her husband Claude Peelen and Bruno Somacal.
1978 / 79: Italian Triple teamFranco FERRO, Antonio NAPOLITANO and Giovanni SERANDO win the gold title 2 years in a row.
1987: First Youth Triples Championship : held every other year
1988: First Women's Triples Championship : originally held every other year in even-numbered years this championship is held every other year in odd-numbered years since 2011 with the Youth Championship.
1989: Thai Women Triple team Meesab PAIRAT, Somjitprasert VARAPORN and Thongsri THAMAKORD win their second title in a row.
1996 / 1998: Triple Teams are made up of 4 players allowing the replacement of one player in any game.
After 2000
2000: First Men's Precision Shooting Championship ; added to Men's Triples Championship
2001: First Youth Precision Shooting Championship ; added to Youth Triples Championship. France Triple teams start a period of 8 Gold Titles in a row : 2001 > 2012 ; they are the team to beat until now.
2002: First Women's Precision Shooting Championship ; added to Women's Triples Championship
2003:Phiippe QUINTAIS - "The King" - wins his 4th Precision Shooting Gold title in a row as well as his 8th Gold Triple Medal. He holds the record of 12 Gold Medals since then. The French Triple "Dream Team" : Phiippe QUINTAIS', Henry LACROIX, Philippe SUCHAUD, supported by Eric SIROT win their 3rd Gold medal in a row.
2004: 2 bronze medals are given from the 2004 Championships.
2005 / 06:PHUSA-AD Thaleungkiat wins the Gold Men Precision Shooting Title consecutively.
2007: Final Game are played in 13 points for the first time before that they were played in 15 points. In Junior Precision Shooting, the Swedish competitor is a girl - Jessica JOHANSSON - and wins the Bronze Medal.
2008: Men Triple World Championships are limited to 48 countries and held every 2 years.
2009:Angélique PAPON wins her 3rd Gold Women Precision Shooting Title in a row. Thongsri THAMAKORD wins her 5th Gold Triple Title.
2010: French Men Triple team Henry LACROIX, Philippe SUCHAUD, Thierry GRANDET and Bruno LE BOURSICAUD win their 3rd Gold Title in a row.
2012:Philippe SUCHAUD wins his 10th Gold Triple Title with Henry LACROIX , Bruno LE BOURSICAUD and Dylan ROCHER. Bruno LE BOURSICAUD wins his 2nd Precision Shooting Title in a row.
2013: Thailand is Junior World Champion in Triple with a mixed team of 2 boys + 2 girls
2014: The TAHITI Men World Championships are cancelled.
2015:' F.I.P.J.P. new logo. First Men & Women Singles World Championships with 1st Single Men Champion Claudy WEIBEL and 1st Single Women Champion Yollanda MATARRANZ''
Palmares
MEN – Senior
Men TRIPLE ''(Triplette)''
Men PRECISION SHOOTING ''(Tir de précision)''
The official World Record in Precision shooting is held by Christophe Sévilla with 67 points / 100. The best performance non recognised by F.I.P.J.P is held by Dylan Rocher with 75 points / 100.
Men SINGLES ''(Tête à Tête)''
Men DOUBLE ''(Doublette)''
Men MEDALS BY NATION – Pétanque World Championships
WOMEN – Senior
Women TRIPLE ''(Triplette)''
Women PRECISION SHOOTING ''(Tir de précision)''
Women SINGLES ''(Tête à Tête)''
Women DOUBLE ''(Doublette)''
Women MEDALS BY NATION - Pétanque World Championships
MIXED – Senior
Mixed Double ''(Doublette mixte )''
YOUTH
Youth TRIPLE ''(Triplette)''
Youth PRECISION SHOOTING ''(Tir de précision)''
Youth MEDALS BY NATION - Pétanque World Championships
