At the end of a flawlessly executed final, the trio Quintais-Lacroix-Suchaud yesterday won their fourth Europétanque, on the grounds of Jardin Albert-Ier, in Nice. If you weren’t able to attend the competition, Nice-Premium offers you the chance to relive it in images.
Pétanque is not just a sport. It’s also the setting for reunions among friends, meetings, aperitifs, and hearty laughs. In Nice, the eleventh edition of the Europétanque was no exception to the rule.
In just 36 minutes, Philippe Quintais, Philippe Suchaud, and Henri Lacroix neutralized Ludovic Montoro, Lucas Delforge, and Mickaël Peyron. Although trailing at the start of the game, they quickly surged ahead with a barrage of points. A resounding victory (13-1) and a fourth Europétanque for the trio!
A rather rare occurrence on Monday evening: the players sometimes had to submit to the truth of the meter to distinguish between balls located at an equal distance from the jack. In the end, it was the team led by Philippe Quintais that had the final say.
Even in pétanque, referees can sometimes be a topic of discussion. They step in when players take too long to throw their balls. Star of the final and semi-final, Henri Lacroix (from the back) faced their discipline.
Last night, the sun played hide and seek. The wind also made an appearance at times. Fortunately for the players, it had little impact on the game.
Photo credits: Julien Vacheron.
