Champions of France and Europe, licensees on the rise… 2024, a prosperous year for pétanque in the Gers

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The departmental pétanque congress, which was recently held in Masseube, made it possible to verify that the Gers was indeed a land of bowlers.

The Gers Committee for pétanque and Provençal games held its annual congress last Saturday in Masseube, in the presence of many personalities such as Roger Breil, first city councilor; Jacques Brussiau, CDOS 32; Françoise Casale and Camille Bonne, departmental advisors; or even Jacques Def, SDJES. As usual for this congress, there was a strong participation with 78 clubs represented out of the 84 affiliated with CD32.

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President Moïse Malonni was proud of departmental pétanque and its magnificent, unique and extraordinary results at the national level achieved by the Gers bowlers. No less than four national titles and one European title for the department's graduates (see the honor roll, under-paper).

Of course, President Malonni did not avoid the problems encountered during the mandate such as the lack of volunteers and the drop in the number of young licensees. On the other hand, the overall number of members (2,895) is increasing, as is participation in various competitions. Also note a stable number of leaders.

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President Malonni, resolutely optimistic, knows that the combination of efforts of leaders, volunteers, municipalities, partners will ensure that the Gers will continue to shine in the heart of Gascony like a land of pétanque.

The outgoing president re-elected unanimously

After the activity and financial reports as well as those of the various commissions, the assessment is made that Gers pétanque is doing perfectly well. Many volunteers who are very involved in various actions have been honored with FFPJP diplomas and medals.

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This annual general assembly was also that of the elections since it was part of the quadrennial rhythm of the Olympiad. Fifteen candidates presented themselves to the club vote and were elected. At the end of the election, the president was renewed. Only one candidate, the outgoing president Moïse Malonni, whom the congress unanimously re-elected for four years at the head of the departmental body.

Elected to the Gers committee for 4 years

President : Moïse Malonni (Endoufielle).

Members in alphabetical order: Jacqueline Cassagnabere (Lalanne-Arqué); Sylvain Doise (Masseube); Pascal Fornareso (Lalanne-Arqué); Virginie Gabarra-Lazorthe (Montestruc); Cédric Garcia (Vic-Fezensac); Audrey Heiniger (Monbardon); Laurent Lasnaveres (Plaisance); Arlette Montane (Mirande); Serge Nicolas (Samatan); Pierre Rathberger (Samatan); Claude Sarrau (Bassoues); Jean-Pierre Schneider (Urgosse); Patrick Truska (Sainte-Christie); Arnaud Vaccaro (Urgosse).

After the speeches of the personalities and having thanked the Pétanque Massylvaine and its president Yves Bouzigues for the organization of this congress, as well as the City of Auch for its valuable support during the departmental competitions, President Malonni invited the assembly to drink of friendship, the festive meal and the dancing evening.

How could it have been otherwise to conclude an exceptional and radiant year, fireworks style, placing Gers pétanque at the top of the national rankings.