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. 

CBI President Dr Mutlu Turkmen received the 'International Personality' award during the 43rd edition of the FIB MB Awards Ceremony held in the Honor Hall of the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) on the 20th of December, 2024. 

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.

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.

The PanAmerican Juniors Bocce Championship took place in Paraná, Brazil, from 25 to 29 June 2025, bringing together the most promising young talents of the continent. The event served as a key qualification round for the upcoming World Juniors Championship, to be held in Bretagne, France, at the end of October.

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.

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.

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.

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.