The organizers had initially decided to postpone this 22nd edition of the Pétanque Masters by a few weeks. Originally scheduled from June to August, this summer tour, which brings together the best players on the planet each summer, was scheduled to take place from August to September. Finally, this 2020 edition will not take place.
Quarterback, the organizer of the event, announced this Thursday. “Despite the willingness to prosecute by the majority of the stopover cities, they could not all guarantee compliance with the strict sanitary measures imposed by the Ministry of Sports and the French Federation (FFPJP), resulting in de facto the cancellation of the Masters of pétanque 2020, an event which can only be held with a minimum number of participating cities.The Pétanque Masters welcome more than 5,000 people regularly on each stage. to ensure the welcome and security of all in the best possible conditions. “
The organizers also added that “the uncertainty that remains to date linked to the evolution of the pandemic and the associated restrictive measures have not allowed a new postponement”.
Montluçon was to host the 7th and last stage of the Masters (before the Final 4 which was to be held in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer) on September 24 and 25.
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