PETANQUE is a relatively new section, set up to encourage greater age inclusion, as this is not a sport that’s physically demanding.

Petanque does have a large number of health benefits for those who play it, though:

• Continued physical activity in the open air.
• Strengthening limbs and preventing atrophy of the hands.
• Enhancing sharpness of vision.
• Combating loneliness through a group activity, thereby improving social and communication skills.
• Boosting attention and concentration.