The final stage of the Sport-Boules M1 League took place on June 20 and 21, 2025, in Gérardmer. OGC Nice finishes third in the overall standings, despite a difficult start against Lyon.
The curtain fell on the Sport-Boules M1 League. Gérardmer hosted the final stage of the championship. OGC Nice maintained its third place with 142 points. The team, led by Didier Abrate, delivered a solid performance, reflective of its season.
The competition started challenging for Nice. They were defeated by Lyon with a score of 4 to 13. But they quickly bounced back. Against Lagnieu, they won 13 to 5, followed by a clear victory against Génissieux (13 to 0). This series allowed them to aspire to the first place in group 4.
Everything was decided during the last match of the group. Lagnieu led 11 to 5 against Lyon but gave way in three rounds. Lyon’s success placed three teams in a tie. The goal average favored Lyon, which qualified for the semi-final.
Nice holds on and concludes a regular season
Nice, placed in the ranking match, then won against Fontaine (13 to 4), collecting ten points. Lyon Sport Métropole, the winner of the stage against Saint-Quentin Fallavier (13 to 5), takes the second place with 144 points. Nice remains just behind. Génelard closely follows with 140 points. Saint-Vulbas completes the top 5.
Plaine de l’Ain finishes well ahead in the overall standings with 172 points. The team won four stages this season.
At the bottom of the table, Génissieux (34 points) and Portet-sur-Garonne (42 points) are relegated to M2. Bron saves its place with 44 points, just ahead.
OGC Nice thus wraps up a significant season, marked by consistent performances. Didier Abrate and his players can now look forward to the next edition with confidence and clarity.
