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.

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. 

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.