Libya hosts the regular and elective general assembly meeting of the Arab Federation of Bocce. Under the patronage of the Libyan Ministry of Sports, the Libyan Federation of Bocce hosted the assembly in the city of Tripoli on 12-13 December. The president of CBI, Dr Mutlu Turkmen and the EC member of the Federation of Arab Sports Federations, Dr Basil Al Shaer, also participated in the assembly.
https://cbi-prv.org/arab-bocce-union-elects-the-new-president
Before the 43rd edition of the historic and coveted “MB FIB AWARD” (Marche Bowls FIB Award), Pope Francis accepted the Bocce delegation in St Peter's Basilica, Vatican, including the regional and federal managers of the Italian Federation, and the CBI President.
https://cbi-prv.org/pope-francis-hosts-bocce-delegation
The 16th Iranian All Petanque and Bocce Championships for selecting men's and women’s national teams and the 17th General Assembly of the Iran Petanque and Bowls Association (IPBA) were organized successfully in Tehran from January 13-17, 2025. Last week was the second time that the most famous international venue in Iran, “Azadi Sport Complex”, hosted the national annual of the IPBA.
https://cbi-prv.org/iranian-federation-organizes-assembly-and-championship
The International Bocce Confederation (CBI) President, Dr. Mutlu Türkmen, recently held a constructive meeting with Mr. Brett O’Riley, President of World Bowls, to explore future collaborations aimed at uniting Bocce and Bowls for shared growth and success. The meeting took place in Köyceğiz, Türkiye, and was attended by other Turkish sports officials.
https://cbi-prv.org/fruitful-meeting-with-world-bowls-president
President of the Confederazione Boccistica Internazionale (CBI), Dr. Mutlu Türkmen, visited the General Director of the Azerbaijan Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mr. Elnur Memmedov. The visit was accompanied by the Deputy Parliament Member of Azerbaijan, Dr. Naqif Həmzəyev, who expressed his support for the promotion of Bocce in the country, and the CBI Medical Committee Member, Dr. Umit Yildirim.
https://cbi-prv.org/visit-to-azerbaijan-ministry-of-youth-and-sports
The European Bocce Championship for Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Precision Shooting was staged in Chiasso, Switzerland, from 3 to 6 September 2025, with the participation of 16 nations from across the continent.
https://cbi-prv.org/chiasso-hosts-european-bocce-championship
The 2025 CBI World Juniors Bocce Championship officially began in Plaintel, France, with a vibrant opening ceremony that celebrated unity, youth, and the global spirit of sport.
https://cbi-prv.org/juniors-championship-opens-with-color-and-spirit-in-plaintel
The Extraordinary General Assembly of CBI took place on 30 October 2025 in Plaintel Municipality Hall, France, bringing together 35 delegates representing 27 national federations from 26 countries across five continents.
https://cbi-prv.org/extraordinary-general-assembly-held-in-plaintel
The World Junior Bocce Championship 2025, held in Plaintel, France, from 28 October to 1 November 2025, concluded with remarkable performances from young athletes representing five continents. The event, organised under the auspices of the Confederazione Boccistica Internazionale (CBI) and hosted by the French Boules Sports Federation (FFSB) and the Plaintel Bocce Club, gathered 22 federations from 21 nations in a celebration of precision, strategy, and fair play.
https://cbi-prv.org/world-juniors-bocce-championship-concludes-in-plaintel