Officiels & calendriers · 11 August 2026
National Jeunes Montpellier 3M 2026: Bleuets win junior title in a thriller
At the 2026 National Jeunes Montpellier 3M, Kimberley Bousch, Sacha Jacquet and Enzo Alazay won the junior final 13–10 against Team Vallet.The second day of the Mondial Montpellier 3M has already produced a gripping junior final. According to SPORTMAG, the French team of Kimberley Bousch, Sacha Jacquet and Enzo Alazay beat Team Vallet 13–10 after trailing in a match full of twists. In short, the Bleuets are the 2026 National Jeunes Montpellier 3M junior champions, while the Women's National and the Odyssey of Nations take over next.
1.Facts verified on 11 August 2026
On 11 August 2026, SPORTMAG reported the result of the National Jeunes junior final at the Mondial Montpellier 3M: Kimberley Bousch, Sacha Jacquet and Enzo Alazay defeated Jean Trouillas, Valentin Vallet and Lorenzo Beraud. The reported final score was 13–10. The same outlet also followed live coverage of the day that opened the Entr'elles Women's National.
SPORTMAG's 10 August programme confirms the broader setting: the Mondial Montpellier 3M runs from 10 to 14 August on the forecourt of the Sud de France Arena; the National Jeunes uses a Swiss-system format with 42 triples per category and 126 teams announced, followed by finals on Tuesday 11 August. The Sud de France Arena and Parc Expo pages confirm the venue, dates, free admission and the week's wider programme.
SPORTMAG junior result, 11 August; SPORTMAG programme, 10 August; Sud de France Arena; Parc Expo Montpellier; and the SoFacile listing for the Women's National.
2.A dramatic junior final
SPORTMAG's account describes a final in which the Bleuets started strongly and took the lead in the first end. Team Vallet then fought back, moved ahead and forced France into a real test of resilience. This was not merely a scoreline: it was a lesson in handling pressure.
The key moment came after Team Vallet went 10–6 ahead. Enzo Alazay was solid at pointing, while Jacquet and Bousch held firm in shooting; the Bleuets closed to 9–10. France then went in front 12–10 and finished the match in the following end. Victory depended as much on composure as on technical skill.
At 6–10, France no longer needed spectacle: it had to regain control one end at a time. That is often where very talented juniors become true competitors.
3.A result in a packed week
The Mondial Montpellier 3M does not end with this final. Tuesday 11 August also opens the Entr'elles Women's National, announced with 128 teams playing triples in a Swiss system. SoFacile confirms a 128-team event in the Entr'Elles circuit, starting at 10 a.m. on 11 August and scheduled to finish at 6 p.m. on 12 August.
On 12 and 13 August, the Odyssey of Nations is due to take over with an international format announced by the Arena and Parc Expo. That gives the junior result the value of an opening act: the young players set the standard before the major women's and international fixtures.
4.Summary of useful information
| Verified item | Information | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Junior final | France beat Team Vallet 13–10 | SPORTMAG, 11 August |
| Winning team | Kimberley Bousch, Sacha Jacquet, Enzo Alazay | SPORTMAG result |
| Finalist team | Jean Trouillas, Valentin Vallet, Lorenzo Beraud | SPORTMAG result |
| Venue | Sud de France Arena forecourt, Montpellier/Pérols | Arena, Parc Expo |
| What comes next | Women's National, Odyssey of Nations, Veterans National | SPORTMAG programme |
5.What to watch now
The first point to watch is the transition to the Women's National. With 128 teams and a Swiss system, consistency over several rounds will count as much as moments of brilliance. The forecourt terrains can expose players to changes of pace: fast patches, open trajectories and noise around the show court.
The second point is the Odyssey of Nations. Organisers announce an international competition on 12 and 13 August, with national selections and the French elite. The youth results already offer a clue: in Montpellier, spectators will see tense matches and finishes that demand real decisions.
The women's finals on 12 August, management of the Swiss system, then the arrival of the Odyssey of Nations and its international match-ups.
6.Rules focus: Swiss system and finals
The programme announces a Swiss system for the youth and women's events. In practical terms, teams play successive rounds designed to match comparable records, before a final stage or ranking under the event rules. This requires accurate work at the control table, because an incorrectly entered score can change the next opponent.
For players, the reflex is the same: confirm the score, check the display and stay alert for the call. PetanqueLand articles on pétanque officials, the rules and refereeing situations complete this overview.
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
Who won the 2026 National Jeunes Montpellier 3M junior final?
The French team of Kimberley Bousch, Sacha Jacquet and Enzo Alazay, 13–10 against Team Vallet.
Where is the Mondial Montpellier 3M held?
On the forecourt of the Sud de France Arena in Montpellier/Pérols, from 10 to 14 August 2026.
Has the Women's National already started?
Yes. The programme and SPORTMAG's live coverage indicate a Tuesday 11 August start, with 128 teams announced.
Are there definitive women's results in this article?
No. The reliable results available here concern the junior final. Women's results have not been invented.
Why discuss rules in a recap?
Because the Swiss system, score validation and the display board all help a busy competition run properly.
