Thailand to 'Clarify Misunderstandings' After SEA Games Petanque Ban

Thailand to ‘clarify misunderstandings’ after SEA Games petanque ban

The sport's world governing body says it will not endorse the petanque competition at the Games because of alleged corruption and sexual assault by a senior official at the Thai federation. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Thailand to 'clarify misunderstandings' after SEA Games petanque ban

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.

World federation bars Thailand from staging petanque events

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 crisis within Thailand's national federation.

World Pétanque Federation Pulls Approval For SEA Games In Thailand

BANGKOK — The World Pétanque and Bowls Federation (WPBF) has pulled its approval for Pétanque at the upcoming 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand (December 9 to 20), shaking the region’s sports world. The decision, confirmed in a strongly worded letter dated September 20, outlines major allegations involving corruption, misuse of funds, rigged internal elections, […] The post World Pétanque Federation Pulls Approval for SEA Games in Thailand …

Pétanque Dropped from 2025 Southeast Asian Games Over Thai Federation Scandal

The World Pétanque and Bowls Federation has officially banned all pétanque (boules) competitions from the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, scheduled to take place in Thailand from 9 to 25 December In a letter dated 20 September, federation president Claude Azéma expressed serious concern over the “irresponsible conduct” of individuals within the Pétanque Federation of Thailand.  […]