European Pétanque Championships are organised by the European Pétanque Federation (Confédération Européenne de Pétanque – CEP) in collaboration with its member country federations. There are five main player groups for competitions: Youth (under 18), Up-and-coming (Espoirs, under 23), Women, Men, and Veteran (over 55). Competitors play a variety of games according to their age. The results of the Championships – excluding Veteran – determine the top 24 Nations to represent Europe at the FIPJP Pétanque World Championship.

History

  • 1990s – the idea for a new competition for Youth and Women European players is first discussed by the German and Danish Federations
  • 1998 – France, supporting the idea, invite teams for an inaugural event in Dijon, France.
  • 1999 – foundation of CEP in Strasbourg, France
  • 2000 – 1st Official European Championship for Juniors in Liège, Belgium supported by the Belgian Federation
  • 2001 – 1st European Championship for Women in Strasbourg, France.
  • 2005–2007 – discussion of the need to create an Espoirs ("up-and-coming") category for young players over 18 but not yet ready for "Open Championships", to build up more competitive experience
  • 2008 – 1st European Championship for Espoirs in St-Jean-D'Angely, France.
  • 2009 – final but not least, 1st European Championship for Men in Nice, France.
  • 2015 – France wins 4th title in Men's Triple and remain unbeaten in this competition.
  • 2016 – new Championship Category created: Single Men & Women

Medallists

Youth (Under 18)

Youth players compete in an Open Triple Game Championship in teams of four players, and individually in a Precision Shooting Championship. Youth competitions are held in even-numbered years, and the results are considered when selecting entrants to the World Championships.

Triple team (Triplette)

EditionYearPlaceTriple (Triplette) – Youth – European Pétanque Championships
Gold Medal Country: PlayersSilver Medal Country: PlayersBronze Medal Country: Players
10th2016MonacoFrance: Théo Ballière, Delson Boulanger, Lucas Desport, Tyson Molinas.BelgiumSpain & Italy
9th2014Bassens, FranceFrance: Joseph 'Tyson' Molinas, David Doerr, Maxime James, Dylan DjoukitchLuxembourg: Jean-Luc Carneiro, Adrien Daunois, Felix Schmitz, Thibaut WeberSpain: Joaquin Grau, David Rasero, Miguel Diaz, Javier Manchón & Belgium: Quentin Triqueneaux, Thomas Bens, Nicky Kockx, Corentin Buffe
8th2012Ghent, BelgiumFrance: Anthony Billet, Guillaume Magier, Julien Renault, Dylan DjoukitchBelgium 2: Corentin Buffe, Grégory Kausse, Corentin Nicolay, Karim d'HeedeneSpain: Miguel Trujillo, Jonathan Oliver, Miguel Díaz, José Javier Rodríguez & Italy: Andrea Tesio, Matteo Mana, Simone Bertone
7th2010Montauban, FranceSpain: José Luís Guash, Manuel Higinio Romero, José Gómez Guerrero, José FernandezFrance 1: Gueven Rocher, Mendy Rocher, Baptiste Rousseau, Amourette LoganItaly: Diego Rizzi, Matteo Rei, Alessandro Basso, Gian-Luca Brondino & Sweden Nanna Bostrom, Alexander Norin, Niklas Carlen, Daniel Eriksson
6th2008Nieuwegein, NetherlandsFrance: Dylan Rocher, Vianney Moureau-Fontan, Gaëtan Blaszczak, Florent CoutansonItaly: Diego Rizzi, Mattia Chiapello, Alessio Farina, Mattia BalestraSpain: Francisco Guillen, Pedro Lison, Juan Carlos Sogorb Mancheno, Marc Martinez & Netherlands: Davey Koojiman, Joey van Doorn, Kees Koogje, Tom van der Voort
5th2006Martigny, SwitzerlandFrance: Kévin Malbec, Dylan Rocher, Jean Feltain, Florent CoutansonSpain: Oscar Rodrigo, Oscar Alberola, José Fernandez, Fernando José PerezItaly: Gabriele Allio, Gianluca Berno, Florian Cometto, David Martino & Switzerland: Fabian Ronzel, Simon Caillat, Fabien Rotzetter, Yohan Bourgeois
4th2004Dudelange, LuxembourgFrance: Tony Perret, Angy Savin, Jérémy Darodes, Mickaël JacquetSpain: Javier Hildago, Sergio Muños, Abel Fernández, Jose Luís PiñeroDenmark: Eric Geraci, Marc Geraci, Anders Erlandsen, Dennis Steffensen & Sweden: Victor von Roggers Patron, Tonny van Houtem, Alexander Lindquist, Leo Brod Björk
3rd2002La Louvière, BelgiumBelgium 2: Patrick van Meerbeck, Brecht Claes, Jérémy Pardoen, Robin HenderycksItaly: Andrea Dalmasso, Daniele Ghigliazza, Simon Salto, Silvi SquarciafichiFrance: Michaël Jacquet, Maison Durk, Ludovic Castagne, Mathieu Charpentier & Switzerland: Jimmy Bondallaz, David Freddi, Simon Sorrenti, Cédric Althaus
2nd2000Liège, BelgiumBelgium 2: Fabrice Uytterhoeven, Yannick Collaiocco, Jérémy Pardoen, Julien GobletItaly: Simon Salto, Daniele Ghigliazza, Silvio Squarciafichi, Fabrizio EllenaFrance: Sébastien Boissel, Romain Scultore, Richard Mondillon, Florent Montoya & Denmark: Launy Larsen, Alexander Vogensen, Jan Kristensen
1st1998Dijon, FranceFrance: Ludovic Labrue, Nicolas Tavian, Cédric Le Foll, Mickael Rognon, Eric Royer, Fabien SauvageSpain: Joaquin Teruel, José A. Nebot, Ezequiel Marron, Antonio Figueras, Antonio Ruiz, Agustin HernandezBelgium: Raphaël Delnoy, Michaël Tollet, Nicolas David, Giovani Buttera, Greet van Houtte, Franck Geelen, Gino Claes & Switzerland

Precision Shooting (Tir de Précision)

EditionYearPlacePrecision Shooting – Youth – European Pétanque Championships
Gold Medal Country: PlayersSilver Medal Country: PlayersBronze Medal Country: PlayersEuropean Records – Stage Country: Name
8th2016MonacoFrance: Joseph MolinasSpain: Cristian CarrilloMonaco: José Rivière & Belgium: Tristan Alexandre– no new record –
7th2014Bassens, FranceFrance: Joseph MolinasItaly: Saverio AmorminoSwitzerland: Alexandre Utz & Sweden: William Silfverberg– no new record –
6th2012Ghent, BelgiumPoland: Pawel PieprzyckNetherlands: Rick van LierSwitzerland: Gaëtan Amman & France: Guillaume Magier57 pts – 1/4 Final Guillaume Magier France
5th2010Montauban, FranceSweden: Alexander NorinNetherlands: Tom van der VoortItaly: Diego Rizzi & Monaco: Pierre Luchesi– no new record –
4th2008Nieuwegein, NetherlandsSpain: Juan Carlos SogorbItaly: Mattia ChiapelloSweden: Alexander Norin & France: Dylan Rocher– no new record –
3rd2006Martigny, SwitzerlandFrance: Dylan RocherBelgium: Michael BonvoisinDenmark: Dennis Steffensen & Israel: Adar Redlinger54 pts – Final Dylan Rocher France
2nd2004Dudelange, LuxembourgFrance: Jérémy DarodesSwitzerland: Justin MetraillerSpain: Abel Fernandez & Denmark: Eric Geraci– no new record –
1st2002La Louvière, BelgiumMonaco: Benjamin DebosItaly: Simon SaltoGermany: Patrick Beton & Switzerland: Jimmy Bondallaz41 pts – Semi Final Simon Salto Italy
-2000Liège, BelgiumNo Precision Shooting competition that year
-1998Dijon, FranceNo Precision Shooting competition that year

Women

Women's players compete in a Triple Game Championship in teams of four players, and individually in a Precision Shooting Championship. In addition, there is a single head-to-head competition. Women's competitions are presently held in even-numbered years, and the results are taken into account when selecting entrants to the World Championships.

Triple team (Triplette)

EditionYearPlaceTriple (Triplette) – Women – European Pétanque Championships
Gold Medal Country: PlayersSilver Medal Country: PlayersBronze Medal Country: Players
11th2024Santa Susanna, SpainBelgium: Nancy Barzin Camille Max Jessica Meskens Madison VleminckxNetherlands: Josefien Koogje Sandy Rikkers Katy Kamps-Bosch Roby van RooijenSpain: Sara Díaz Marta de los Reyes Yolanda Matarranz Aurelia Blázquez & France: Charlotte Darodes Nelly Peyré Cindy Peyrot Alexia Pinto
10th2022Torrelavega, SpainFrance: Audrey Bandiera, Charlotte Darodes, Cindy Peyrot, Emma PicardItaly: Monica Scalise, Vanessa Romeo, Valentina Petulicchio, Mariangela ArcestoIsrael & Monaco
9th2018Palavas-les-Flots, FranceFrance: Anna Maillard, Angélique Colombet, Charlotte Darodes, Daisy FrigaraItaly: Vanessa Romeo, Serena Sacco, Jessica Rattenni, Valentina PetulicchioGermany & Switzerland
8th2016Bratislava, SlovakiaFrance: Angélique Papon, Anna Maillard, Ludivine d'Isodoro, Cindy PeyrotSpain: Yolanda Matarranz, Aurelia Blázquez, Inés Rosario, Melani HomarItaly & Austria
7th2014Mersin, TurkeySpain: Yolanda Matarranz, Aurelia Blázquez, Rosario Inés, Melani HomarDenmark: Camilla Svensson, Maria Saxild-Laursen, Mia Carlsson, Line HjorthGermany & Belgium
6th2012Ghent, BelgiumFrance: Angélique Papon, Anna Maillard, Nelly Peyré, Marie-Angèle GermainSpain: Yolanda Matarranz, Veronica Martínez, Silvia Garcés, Maria José PérezDenmark: Mia Carlsson, Tanja Gromada, Maria Saxild, Camilla Svensson & Sweden: Jessica Johansson, Jenny Hamberg, Anna Theander, Rebecka Bergstrom
5th2010Ljubljana, SloveniaFrance: Angélique Papon, Anna Maillard, Ludivine d'Isidoro, Marie Christine VirebayreDenmark: Camilla Svensson, Maria Sonasson, Mia Carlsson, Tina Bach-PoulsenSpain: Aurelia Blázquez, Silvia Garcés, Veronica Martínez, Yolanda Matarranz & Germany: Susanne Fleckenstein, Carolin Birkmeyer, Muriel Hess, Indra Waldbüsser
4th2007Ankara, TurkeySweden: Lotta Larsson, Jessica Johansson, Lotta Bromer, Sara LindelofCzech Rep.: Alis Hancova, Lucie Klusova, Hana Srubarova, Romana VokrouhlikovaNetherlands: Katy Bosch, Karin Zantingh, Karin Rudolfs, Marina Blom & Italy: Jaqueline Grosso, Irma Giraudo, Barbara Beccaria, Serena Sacco
3rd2005Odense, DenmarkFrance: Evelyne Lozano, Angélique Papon, Cynthia Quennehen, Marie-Christine VirebayreSpain: María-José Pérez, Jerónima Ballesta, Verónica Martínez, Yolanda MatarranzBelgium: Nancy Barzin, Paulette Doore, Linda Goblet, Oscarine Stevens & Sweden
2nd2003Rastatt, GermanySpain: María-José Pérez, Jerónima Ballesta, María-José Díaz, Yolanda MatarranzFrance: Angélique Papon, Cynthia Quennehen, Chantal Salaris, Florence SchoppGermany: Gudrun Deterding, Lara Eble, Daniela Thelen, Susi Fleckenstein
1st2001Strasbourg, FranceFrance: Angélique Papon, Florence Schopp, Cynthia Quennehen, Ranya KouadrySpain: Jerónima Ballesta, Inés Rosario, Catalina Mayol, Yolanda MatarranzU.K

Precision Shooting (Tir de Précision)

EditionYearPlacePrecision Shooting – Women – European Pétanque Championships
Gold Medal Country: PlayersSilver Medal Country: PlayersBronze Medal Country: PlayersEuropean Records – Stage Country: Name
10th2024Santa Susanna, SpainSpain: Sara DíazFrance: Cindy PeyrotSweden: Annelie Westin & Austria: Isabella Thill50 pts – Repêchage Sweden: Annelie Westin
9th2022Torrelavega, SpainSpain: Sara DíazSwitzerland: Sylviane MétaironBelgium: Jessica Meskens & Poland: Katarzyna Błasiak60 pts – Repêchage Belgium: Jessica Meskens
8th2018Palavas-les-Flots, FranceFrance: Charlotte DarodesIsrael: Sivan SiriSwitzerland: Ludivine Maître Wicki & Slovenia: Kaja Jamnik54 pts – Repêchage Slovenia: Kaja Jamnik
7th2016Bratislavia, SlovakiaSpain: Yolanda MatarranzSweden: Jessica JohanssonFrance: Cindy Peyrot & U.K: Sarah Huntley50 pts – Qualifications Spain: Yolanda Matarranz
6th2014Mersin, TurkeySpain: Yolanda MatarranzFrance: Audrey BandieraBelgium: Camille Max & Norway: Ranu Homniam44 pts – Qualifications Belgium: Camille Max
5th2012Ghent, BelgiumFrance: Angélique PaponSpain: Yolanda MatarranzDenmark: Maria Carlson & Germany: Indra Waldbüßer– no new record –
4th2010Ljubljana, SloveniaFrance: Angélique PaponIsrael: Sivan SiriCzech Rep.: Lucie Venclova & Spain: Yolanda Matarranz42 pts – Final France: Angélique Papon
3rd2007Ankara, TurkeyNetherlands: Karin RudolfsSpain: Inés RosarioFrance: Angélique Papon & Germany: Anna Lazaridis42 pts – Qualifications France: Angélique Papon
2nd2005Odense, DenmarkFrance: Angélique PaponSwitzerland: Ludivine MaîtreFinland: Tarja Roslöf & Netherlands: Karin Rudolfs– no new record –
1st2003Rastatt, GermanyFrance: Cynthia QuennehenNetherlands: Karin ZantinghBelgium: Carine Stevens & Switzerland: Ludivine Maître33 pts – 1/4 Final France: Cynthia Quennehen

Single (Tête-à-tête)

EditionYearPlaceSingle – Women – European Pétanque Championships
Gold Medal Country: PlayersSilver Medal Country: PlayersBronze Medal Country: Players
1st2016Halmstad, SwedenSpain: Yolanda MatarranzSweden: Jessica JohanssonBelgium: Natachsa Kazmierczak & Poland: Katarzyna Błasiak
2nd2018
3rd2022's-Hertogenbosch, NetherlandsSpain: Carolina PascualTurkey: Esile EmenFrance: Aurélie Bories & Netherlands: Josefien Koogje
4th2024Martigny, SwitzerlandFrance: Aurélie BoriesMonaco: Myriam ChambeironTurkey: Nazmiye Ak & Spain: María José Díaz

Doubles (Doublette)

EditionYearPlaceSingle – Men – European Pétanque Championships
Gold Medal Country: PlayersSilver Medal Country: PlayersBronze Medal Country: Players
1st2022's-Hertogenbosch, NetherlandsMonaco: Laura Vierjon & Myriam ChambeironEngland: Alexandra Spillett & Hannah GriffinLithuania: Eugenija Karbočienė & Irma Bagdanavičienė Spain: Carolina Pascual & Jennifer López
2nd2024Martigny, SwitzerlandFrance: Aurélie Bories & Charlotte DarodesBelgium: Camille Max & Jessica MeskensGermany: Carolin Birkmeyer & Anna Lazaridis & Luxembourg: Indira Ongaro & Julie Feller

Espoirs (Under 23 years old)

In the Espoirs Championships, Young Men and Young Women compete separately in teams of four players in a combination of games: a Triple game, and a Double game played simultaneously with a Single game. Espoirs compete in odd-numbered years.

EditionYearPlaceWomen U23 Espoirs – European Pétanque ChampionshipsMen U23 Espoirs – European Pétanque Championships
Gold Medal Country: PlayersSilver Medal Country: PlayersBronze Medal Country: PlayersGold Medal Country: PlayersSilver Medal Country: PlayersBronze Medal Country: Players
13th2025Benejúzar, SpainGermany: Ella Koch, Silvana Lichte, Celine Grauer, Mercedes StrokoschBelgium: Elisa David, Lucie David, Chloé Dierckx, Madison VleminckxFrance: Manon Pruvot, Laurine Roger, Pauline Reguenga, Océanne Bodenghiem & Turkey: Merve Deniz, Semra Akyol, Selamet KeșliFrance: Titouan Olivier, Noa Molins, Evan Papillon, Lucas BulliardItaly: Davide Caporgno, Michele Ferrero, Roberto de Glaudi, Demis VailattiMonaco: Romain Demolis, Julien Lisserre, Damien Egea, Moreno Gomez & Spain: Sergi Ruiz, Aarón González, Raúl Martínez, Ismael Vázquez
12th2024Isla Cristina, SpainFrance: Manon Pruvot, Océanne Bodenghiem, Laurine Roger, Pauline ReguengaMonaco: Caroline Godard, Kimberley Chardelin, Camille Podair, Sasha DjaghrifSweden: Frida Brage, Emelie Källström, Ängla Patron, Frida von Eggers Patron & Germany: Mercedes Lehner, Celine Grauer, Laura Caliebe, Kati KuipersFrance: Titouan Olivier, Flavien Sauvage, Jacques Dubois, Jayson RycerzSpain: Raúl Martínez, Aarón González, Manel Luque, Raúl TaberaMonaco: Julien Lisserre, Louis Marsille, Rayan Boulanger, Damien Egea & Portugal: Rodrigo Brás, Rafael Cavaco, Samuel Silva, Diogo Gonçalves
11th2023MonacoSpain: Sheila Carrillo, Mª Auxiliadora Soto, María Artacho, Elena CastilloGermany: Nina Schell, Mercedes Lehner, Celine Grauer, Laura CaliebeFrance: Camille Agrinier, Manon Pruvot, Maelle Piquard, Océanne Bodenghiem & Belgium: Madison Vleminckx, Manon Bronckart, Léa le Dantec, Aurore van LooItaly: Eros Aziz, Davide Caporgno, Jacopo Gardella, Andrea DamianoSpain: Raúl Tabera, Manel Luque, Sergi Ruiz, Jesús EscachoFrance: Myron Baudino, Flavien Sauvage, Adrien Delahaye, Bastien Hyvon & Belgium: Renaud Herr, Romain Wagener, Jérôme Creyelman, Quentin Barbiaux
5th2015Nieuwegein, NetherlandsFrance: Anaïs Lapoutge, Audrey Bandiera, Cindy Peyrot, Alison RodriguezItaly: Laura Cardo, Martina Simonotto, Jessica Rattenni, Sara DedominiciBelgium: Alysson Smal, Allisson Vandaele, Clotilde Max, Madison Schollaert & Sweden: Noon Geffenblad, Jessica Karlsson, Cajsa Qvarnström, Malin SaresItaly: Andrea Tesio, Diego Rizzi, Alessandro Basso, Luca PalermoSpain: Jose Luis Guasch, Manuel Moreno, Miguel Trujillo, Sergi RodríguezGermany: Manuel Strokosch, Marco Lonken, Moritz Rosik, Robin Stentenbach & Netherlands: Tom van der Voort, Joey van Doorn, Rick van Lier, Charles Gelijn
4th2013Düsseldorf, GermanyFrance: Audrey Bandiera, Anna Maillard, Morgane Bacon, Anaïs LapoutgeSpain: Marta Fernández, Diana Castro, Cynthia Arrabal, Melani HomarItaly: Laura Cardo, Sara Domici, Giulia Levaggi, Jessica Rattenni & Switzerland: Elena Baumgartner, Nicola Bégue, Emilie Métairon, Mélanie SchüpbachFrance : Logan Amourette, Florent Coutanson, Williams Dauphant, Dylan RocherItaly : Alessandro Basso, Mattia Chiapello, Gianluca Rattenni, Diego RizziBelgium: Logan Baton, Dylan Alexandre, Jonas Buyck, Dieter Verplancke & Denmark: Morten Junge, Daniel Presutti, Mathias Beyer, Lasse Dithmar
3rd2011Roskilde, DenmarkGermany: Natasha Denzinger, Muriel hess, Lea Mitschker, Julia WürtheFrance: Céline Baron, Nadège Baussian, Maryline Cegarra, Anna MaillardSpain:Jennifer López, Cynthia Arrabal, Carolina Jiménez, Ana Fernández & Belgium: Inje Grotjans, Camille Max, Stéphanie Moiny, Jordane ParkerFrance: Florent Coutanson, Jean Feltain, Kévin Malbec, Dylan RocherMonaco: Yohan Borde, Vincent Fernandez, Joseph Jimenez, Pierre LucchesiItaly: Alessandro Basso, Mattia Chiapello, Alex Marro, Gianluca Rattenni & Germany: Mika Everding, Till-Vincent Götzke, Frank Maurer, Nicolas Zimmer
2nd2009Düsseldorf, GermanyGermany: Muriel Hess, Anna Lazardis, Julia Würthle, Judith BerganskiFrance : Anna Maillard, Ludivine d'Isidoro, Nadège Baussian, Kelly FuchèsSpain: Jennifer López, Sandra García, Eva Lisbona, Carmen Escagedo & SwedenFrance: Jérémy Darodes, Dylan Rocher, Mickaël Jacquet, Jean FeltainSpain: Oscar Alberola, Lorenzo Méndez, José Luis Piñero, Abel FernándezItaly: Alessandro Parola, Matteo Berno, Fabrizio Bottero, Mattia Chiapello & Germany: Micha Abdul, Zeki Engin, Jannik Schaake, Florian Korsch
1st2008St-Jean-D'Angely, FranceFrance: Emilie Fernandez, Nadège Baussian, Ludivine d'Isidoro, Nelly Peyre, Marguerite BriançonGermany: Muriel Hess, Anna Lazardis, Julia Würthle, Judith BerganskiBelgium: Jérémy Pardoen, Didier van Zeebroek, Kévin Mievis, Michael Bonvoisin & DenmarkFrance: Jérémy Darodes, Mathieu Charpentier, Mickaël Jacquet, Jean FeltainSpain: Oscar Alberola Marquez, Javier Hidalgo, Jesús Pérez Martin, Abel Fernández TortosaBelgium: Julien Chardon, Kévin Mievis, Didier van Zeebroek & Netherlands: Bran Bookelaer, Lars Dolmans, Dirk Jan van Mourik

Men

Men's players compete in a Triple Game Championship in teams of four players, and individually in a Precision Shooting Championship. In addition, there is a single head-to-head competition. Men's competitions are held in even-numbered years, and the results are taken into account when deciding entrants to the World Championships.

Triple Team (Triplette)

EditionYearPlaceTriple (Triplette) – Men – European Pétanque Championships
Gold Medal Country: PlayersSilver Medal Country: PlayersBronze Medal Country: Players
8th2025Santa Susanna, SpainGermany: Matthias Laukart, Tobias Müller, Daniel Reichert, Moritz RosikFrance: Michael Bonetto, Yoan Cousin, David "Ligan" Doerr, Ludovic MontoroNetherlands: Erik Rolf Telkamp, Remko de Jong, Moussa Agzoul, Essa Agzoul & Spain: Manuel Higinio Romero, José Luis Guasch, Lucas Álvarez, Ramón Asensi
7th2023Albertville, FranceFrance: David "Ligan" Doerr, Jean Feltain, Ludovic Montoro, Philippe SuchaudItaly: Florian Cometto, Andrea Chiapello, Alessio Cocciolo, Diego RizziBelgium: Charles Weibel, Logan Baton, Michaël Masuy, Fabrice Uytterhoeven & Monaco: Salah Kanes, Jean-Pierre Le Lons, Eric Motté, Denis Olmos
4th2015Albena, BulgariaFrance: Damien Hureau, Henri Lacroix, Michel Loy, Dylan RocherSwitzerland: Joseph Molinas, Maiki Molinas, Patrick Emile, Fornerod OlivierSpain: Antonio Barbera, José Luis Guasch, Javier Caballero, Alejandro Cardeñas, Víctor García & Monaco: Eric Motté, Franck Millo, Jean-Dominique Fieschi, Guillaume Campillo
3rd2013Roma, ItalyFrance: Kévin Malbec, Dylan Rocher, Zvonco Radnic, Jean FeltainMonaco: Rémy Galleau, Nicolas Rivière, Franck Millo, Eric MottéItaly: Alessio Cocciolo, Gianni Laigueglia, Fabio Dutto, Diego Rizzi & Spain: Miguel Darder, José Luis Guasch, Fransisco Javier Berzal, Francisco Javier Flores
2nd2011Gothenburg, SwedenFrance: Michel Loy, Kévin Malbec, Jean-Michel Puccinelli, Dylan RocherMonaco: Eric Motté, Franck Millo, Nicolas Rivière, Philippe PerezItaly & Spain: Ignacio Egea, Francisco Javier Flores, Roberto C. López, Juan A. Jiménez
1st2009Nice, FranceFrance 2: Henri Lacroix, Bruno le Boursicaud, Philippe Suchaud, Thierry GrandetSpain: Francisco Palazón, Manuel Higinio Romero, Víctor García, Antonio LópezFrance 1: Christophe Sarrio, Philippe Quintais, Stéphane Robineau, Michel Loy & Denmark: Morten Saxild Hansen

Precision Shooting (Tir de Précision)

EditionYearPlacePrecision Shooting – Men – European Pétanque Championships
Gold Medal Country: PlayersSilver Medal Country: PlayersBronze Medal Country: PlayersEuropean Records – Stage Country: Name
8th2025Santa Susanna, SpainFrance: Michael BonettoArmenia: Michel HatchadourianItaly: Diego Rizzi & Monaco: José Rivière– no new record –
7th2023Albertville, FranceSpain: Manuel Higinio RomeroBelgium: Logan BatonFrance: David "Ligan" Doerr & Italy: Diego Rizzi– no new record –
4th2015Albena, BulgariaItaly: Diego RizziBelgium: Logan BatonFrance: Dylan Rocher & Slovakia: Juraj Valent63 pts – Qualification France: Dylan Rocher
3rd2013Roma, ItalyFrance: Dylan RocherItaly: Diego RizziEstonia: Veiko Proos & Belgium: Charles "Claudy" Weibel– no new record –
2nd2011Gothenburg, SwedenFrance: Dylan RocherDenmark: Emil PetersenEstonia: Veiko Proos & Netherlands: Wietse van Keulen61 pts – Final France: Dylan Rocher
1st2009Nice, FranceBelgium: Charles "Claudy" WeibelFrance: Philippe QuintaisSweden: Richard Nilsson & Switzerland: Didier Senezergues55 pts – 1/4 Final Belgium: Charles "Claudy" Weibel

Single (Tête à tête)

EditionYearPlaceSingle – Men – European Pétanque Championships
Gold Medal Country: PlayersSilver Medal Country: PlayersBronze Medal Country: Players
1st2016Halmstad, SwedenFrance: Henry LacroixSwitzerland: Patrick EmileSweden: Rickard Nilsson Germany: Raphael Gharany
2nd2018
3rd2022's-Hertogenbosch, NetherlandsItaly: Diego RizziSpain: Jesús EscachoNetherlands: Kees Koogje France: Christophe Sarrio
4th2024Martigny, SwitzerlandSpain: Jesús EscachoSweden: Ivar LiljegrenFrance: Henry Lacroix & Monaco: Christophe Sévilla

Doubles (Doublette)

EditionYearPlaceSingle – Men – European Pétanque Championships
Gold Medal Country: PlayersSilver Medal Country: PlayersBronze Medal Country: Players
1st2022's-Hertogenbosch, NetherlandsItaly: Diego Rizzi & Alessio CoccioloBelgium: Michaël Masuy & Fabrice UytterhoevenEngland: Matthew Eversden & Jack Blows Israel: Eliyahu Ohana & Dan Shiran
2nd2024Martigny, SwitzerlandFrance: Henry Lacroix & David DoerrNetherlands: Kees Koogje & Joey van DoornMonaco: Christophe Sévilla & Vincent Ferrandez & Belgium: Charles Weibel & Logan Baton

Mixed

Doubles (Doublette)

EditionYearPlaceSingle – Men – European Pétanque Championships
Gold Medal Country: PlayersSilver Medal Country: PlayersBronze Medal Country: Players
1st2024Martigny, SwitzerlandBelgium: Logan Baton & Jessica MeskensNetherlands: Joey van Doorn & Josefien KoogjeGermany: Matthias Laukart & Anna Lazaridis & France: David Doerr & Charlotte Darodes

Veteran (Over 55 years old)

Veterans compete in even-numbered years in a Triple Game Championship with teams of four players.

Triple Team (Triplette)

EditionYearPlaceTriple (Triplette) – Veteran – European Pétanque Championships
Gold Medal Country: PlayersSilver Medal Country: PlayersBronze Medal Country: Players
3rd2016MonacoOctober 2016
2nd2014LuleaSwedenMonaco: René Pintus, Gilbert Cimelli, Paul Olivier, Daniel MerelloDenmarkGermany & Netherlands
1st2012DenmarkSpain: Luis de los Reyes, Antonio López, Vicente CabreraGermany: Klaus Eschbach, Rolando Jecle, Detlev Krieger, Michel LauerFinland & Monaco

Ranking by Country: Youth / Women / Men

Europ. Pétanque Champ. – Medals by country – Youth
RankCountryGoldSilverBronzeTotal
18183469
1France111416
2Spain24410
3Belgium2248
4Sweden1034
Monaco1034
5Poland1001
6Italy0639
7Netherlands0213
8Luxembourg0202
9Switzerland0066
10Denmark0044
11Germany0022
12Israel0011
-Finland0000
-Norway0000
-U.K.0000
Europ. Pétanque Champ. – Medals by country – Women – Senior & Espoir
RankCountryGoldSilverBronzeTotal
21214486
1France124218
2Spain56516
3Germany2158
4Sweden1269
5Netherlands1124
6Denmark0235
7Switzerland0224
8Italy0134
9Czech Rep.0112
10Israel0101
11Belgium0088
12Finland0022
U.K.0022
13Norway0011
Austria0011
Poland0011
-Luxembourg0000
-Monaco0000
Europ. Pétanque Champ. – Medals by country – Men – Senior & Espoir
RankCountryGoldSilverBronzeTotal
14142755
1France111214
2Italy2248
3Belgium1135
4Spain0437
5Monaco0314
Switzerland0202
6Denmark0123
70202
8Germany0033
Netherlands0033
9Estonia:0022
10Slovakia0011
Sweden0011
-Czech Rep.0000
-Finland0000
-Israel0000
-Luxembourg0000
-Norway0000
-Poland0000
-U.K.0000

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