Officiels & calendriers · 23 August 2026
2026 French Promotion Triples: Hyvon, Paul and Gorry take the title
Hyvon, Paul and Gorry win the 2026 French Promotion Triples Championship in Saint-Yrieix: final, semi-finals, draw and key rules points.The 2026 French Promotion Triples Championship ended in Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente with the title going to Bastien Hyvon, Jocelyn Paul and Julien Gorry, representing Côtes-d’Armor, winners against Drôme in the final.
1.The final: Côtes-d’Armor dominate Drôme
The official FFPJP results page reports a clear final: Hyvon Bastien, Paul Jocelyn and Gorry Julien (Côtes-d’Armor 22) beat Valette Thomas, Brun Thomas and Deloras Julien (Drôme 26) by 13-1. The result is clear enough to sum up the title without embellishing the game.
The score mainly tells the story of a controlled final. At this level, 13-1 does not mean the opponents were weak; it indicates that the Bretons probably took control early and prevented Drôme from finding a way back into a mène. For a player, the lesson is practical: in a national final, every missed mène weighs twice, because the opponent does not always offer a second opening.
The official championnats-ffpjp.com site lists Hyvon-Paul-Gorry as winners and Valette-Brun-Deloras as the final losers.
2.The final four was decided through two tight semi-finals
Before the final, the two semi-finals had a different kind of tension. Hyvon, Paul and Gorry beat Enzo Demetrio, Aureliano Demetrio and Steven Bossart (Nord 59) 13-10. On the other side, Valette, Brun and Deloras eliminated Jérôme Authier, Nicolas Chabaud and Nolan Authier (Haute-Vienne 87), also 13-10.
Two 13-10 semi-finals followed by a 13-1 final: the contrast is interesting. It suggests a champion team able to win a close match and then pull away when the momentum shifts. That is often the profile of solid champions: withstand the pressure in the final four, then give the opponent no room in the final.
| Round | Winners | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final | Hyvon / Paul / Gorry (22) | Valette / Brun / Deloras (26) | 13-1 |
| Semi-final | Hyvon / Paul / Gorry (22) | Demetrio / Demetrio / Bossart (59) | 13-10 |
| Semi-final | Valette / Brun / Deloras (26) | Authier / Chabaud / Authier (87) | 13-10 |
| Notable quarter-final | Hyvon / Paul / Gorry (22) | Arsonneau / Naddeo / Hoareau (13) | 13-6 |
3.The quarter-finals established four different profiles
The official quarter-finals show a deep draw. Nord eliminated Val-de-Marne 13-9, Haute-Vienne beat Centre-Val de Loire 13-3, Côtes-d’Armor beat Bouches-du-Rhône 13-6 and Drôme defeated Lot 13-7. None of these routes was routine: every team in the final four had already won a knockout game against an established side.
The Côtes-d’Armor match against Bouches-du-Rhône deserves particular attention because it put the future champions in a controlled mindset before the semi-final. Going 13-6 in the quarter-final and then 13-10 in the semi-final means alternating authority and resilience. For a club player, it is a good example: you do not win a French championship with only one way of playing.
4.What this title says about the Promotion category
Promotion triples is demanding because it brings together players without elite status who often arrive with strong club experience, plenty of local competition and the ability to last through two days. BP Pétanque recalled before the event that the championship was reserved for players ranked Promotion or unranked.
This category requires close attention to the rules: qualification, team composition, forms, appeals and respect for the draw. A team may have the level to go far and still lose heavily through an administrative error. The Côtes-d’Armor title therefore recalls two things: play well, but also arrive with an impeccable file.
In a Promotion category, always check the players’ sporting ranking before entering. Resolve doubt before the draw, not after a win.
5.What to watch after this French championship
For clubs, the first point to watch is the updating of records and local communications: full names, committee, final score, finalists and semi-finalists should remain consistent with the official page. For players, the second point is sporting: a national Promotion win can change how a team is viewed and affect its next competitions.
Finally, watch for any FFPJP video reports or replays. A 13-1 final may look quick on a score line, but images often provide the missing details: opening shots, two- or three-point mènes, a recovery boule, an aiming decision or the moment the game turned.
6.Verified sources and limits
The main facts come from the official FFPJP results page for the 2026 French Promotion Triples Championship, consulted on 23 August 2026, which gives the final, semi-finals, quarter-finals and team status. Sportmag published a live results report from Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente the same day. The FFPJP French Championships presentation page confirms the 22–23 August event in Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente.
PetanqueLand adds no score absent from the sources here. To follow the official calendar, use the official pétanquehub. To understand an event’s control points, the pétanque rules hub usefully completes this recap.
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Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
Who wins the 2026 French Promotion Triples Championship?
Bastien Hyvon, Jocelyn Paul and Julien Gorry, representing Côtes-d’Armor 22, win the title.
What is the final score?
The official final ends 13-1 against Thomas Valette, Thomas Brun and Julien Deloras, representing Drôme 26.
Where was the championship played?
The event was held in Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente on 22 and 23 August 2026, according to the FFPJP presentation.
What were the semi-final scores?
Both semi-finals ended 13-10: Côtes-d’Armor against Nord, then Drôme against Haute-Vienne.
Why discuss rules in a results recap?
Because the Promotion category also depends on player qualification, sporting ranking and valid entries.
