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 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.

Good news from ODESUR: Bocce will continue to be on the Official Program of the South American Games!