Officiels & calendriers · 1 August 2026
World Youth Petanque 2026: Bleuets qualified in Santa Susanna
France’s youth team qualifies in Santa Susanna and secures a precision-shooting medal.1.Context of the mixed youth worlds
The mixed youth world championships bring together the best development nations. For France, the challenge is to confirm the strength of its youth pathway and turn a good start into medals across formats.
Sportmag names Kimberley Bousch, Roxane Croquefer, Sacha Jacquet and Dawson Herlemann. In a mixed event, every player needs a clear role and the ability to adapt.
2.Pairs: one defeat then three wins
The opening match against Thailand was difficult, ending 13–5. France then responded with wins over Hungary, England (13–4) and Switzerland (13–1).
Key takeaway. The initial defeat did not break the momentum. France emerged from the pools among the seeds, meeting its minimum sporting target before the last 16.
3.Precision shooting: a medal already secured
Mixed precision shooting already provides a strong guarantee: Herlemann and Bousch reached the semi-finals after a 29–22 win over Monaco. France next faces Belgium; Madagascar meets Thailand in the other semi-final.
A medal is guaranteed, but its colour remains undecided. Consistency target after target will be decisive.
Herlemann – Bousch in the semi-final
Next opponent for a place in the final
The other semi-final
4.Mixed triples: qualification earned
In mixed triples, France began with a 13–0 win over Japan, then lost 11–13 to Belgium and 8–13 to Thailand.
The Monaco match was therefore decisive. France won it 13–8 to reach the last 16, showing it could handle an elimination match without panic.
| Event | Reported result | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed pairs | Defeat to Thailand, then wins over Hungary, England and Switzerland | Qualified for the last 16 |
| Precision shooting | 29–22 win over Monaco | Medal secured |
| Mixed triples | Decisive 13–8 win over Monaco | Qualified for the last 16 |
5.What to watch now
The coming rounds will show whether this start becomes several podiums: improved answers against Thailand, precision-shooting semi-final management and mental freshness are key.
For French clubs, this is also a reminder that youth development includes coping with an opening loss, adjusting quickly and returning with the same intensity.
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Sportmag, article of 31 July 2026, “Pétanque: a successful opening for France’s youngsters at the Worlds”. Image source: Sportmag / FFPJP. Scores and qualification information come from this report.
FFPJP, federation and mixed youth championship context, cited by Sportmag as its source.
