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!

13-17 October 2026Garibaldi, Rio Grande do Sul, BRAZIL

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.  

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...

3-4 October 2026 Lugano - Switzerland

The 16th International Bocce (Raffa) Open took place in Kemer, Antalya, from 6–10 November 2025, welcoming athletes from more than 10 countries across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The tournament featured competitions in Raffa Double Men, Double Women, Mixed Doubles, and Precision Shooting categories.

21 June 2026Uster, SWITZERLAND

The International Bocce Confederation (CBI) has been awarded the Diamond Sport for All Certification Level, the highest distinction granted to international sports federations for excellence in inclusivity, accessibility, and social impact. This recognition marks an extraordinary achievement for CBI and confirms its position as a global leader in advancing sport as a universal right.

11 April 2026San Gattardo, SWITZERLAND 

19-23 October 2026San Gottardo, SWITZERLAND 

The Raffa competitions at the XX Mediterranean Games Taranto 2026 were held from 22 to 25 August at Montemesola Sport Hall, which also hosted the Pétanque and Volo events during the same period.

3-4 October 2026Vendemmia, SWITZERLAND 

The African Raffa Championship (Seniors & Youth U19) took place in Chlef, Algeria, from July 11 to 18, 2026, and was hosted by the Algerian Federation. The prestigious event brought together talented athletes from across the continent, including Algeria (ALG), Libya (LBY), Tunisia (TUN), Nigeria (NGR), Morocco (MOR), Sudan (SUD), Kenya (KEN), and Egypt (EGY).