French Triplette Women's Championship 2026: Béji - Baussian-Protat - D'Isidoro retain their title

1.The official 2026 podium

Three teams left their mark on this edition at the Boulodrome du Douaisis. Here is the official podium settled at the end of Sunday 21 June's final:

Alongside the reigning triplette, we find the backbone that has dominated the women's circuit for several seasons. Mouna Béji is a multiple world champion, Ludivine D'Isidoro ranks among the best shooters on the circuit, and Nadège Baussian-Protat brings solidity in the pointing.

2.Setting & organisation of the championship

The event was held at the Boulodrome du Douaisis, 150 rue Joséphine Baker in Sin-le-Noble (59). This modern facility, which regularly hosts major pétanque events, offers the ideal conditions for a federal competition: perfectly marked terrains, permanent stands, video broadcasting and an electronic umpiring board. The women's and men's competitions ran simultaneously, as federal tradition now dictates.

The 128 qualified women's triplettes, from the 2026 departmental and regional championships, began hostilities on Saturday at 8:00 am. The format: pool phases followed by a knockout draw. The FFPJP-CMSB regulations in force were applied strictly, under the supervision of a panel of national umpires.

3.The champions' run to the title

To retain their crown, the three Rhône players had to get through a particularly strong draw. The Béji – Baussian-Protat – D'Isidoro triplette came through the pools without a hitch with two clear wins, securing their ticket to the main draw on Saturday afternoon.

On Sunday, the serious business began. In the quarter-finals and then the semi-final, the reigning champions successively saw off strong teams from Bouches-du-Rhône and the South-West, demonstrating a collective mastery that brooked no argument. According to the reporters present, it was above all Ludivine D'Isidoro's shooting that made the difference at the key moments, systematically neutralising the well-placed opposing bowls.

4.The final in detail

The final was played on Sunday in the early afternoon before a large and passionate crowd. In an electric atmosphere, the reigning triplette imposed their rhythm from the very first ends. Mouna Béji's pointing proved of a metronomic consistency, systematically placing bowls within 30 cm of the jack and forcing the opposition to shoot, an exercise that is always perilous on the demanding terrains of the Douaisis.

The opposing triplette tried on several occasions to turn the momentum around, but the Rhône players kept a moral and tactical edge thanks to Baussian-Protat's lucidity in game choices. The title was decided without excessive suspense, validating a run in keeping with their status as tournament favourites.

5.Summary table and timeline

Here are the main stages of the 2026 women's event, as reported by the specialist media:

6.Analysis: the keys to victory

Several ingredients explain this latest success for the Rhône players. First factor : thebalance of the trio. Béji is an exceptional pointer, Baussian-Protat provides the transition and tactical analysis, and D'Isidoro is one of the best shooters on the national circuit. This complementarity has worked for more than three seasons without any rotation being needed.

Second factor : the preparation. The trio train together several times a week, play the Top 300 and Top 1000 Nationals on the calendar, and build up volume on very varied terrains. This consistency pays off in high-stakes competitions where Sunday-afternoon lucidity is often decisive. Third factor : the mental management, perfectly illustrated by the composure shown during the tense moments of the final.

What has set this trio apart for three seasons is the ability to string together high-level competitions without any dip in form. Where other women's teams revolve around one major title a year, Béji – Baussian-Protat – D'Isidoro are patiently building a dynasty , as the great men's triplettes of the 2010s did in their time. That is what makes this 2^e nd consecutive title particularly meaningful: it crowns a cycle, not a flash in the pan.

7.And now: the schedule ahead

After this national title, the 2026 women's schedule remains busy. The next major events are the World Championships in the colours of the France team (the national champions being regularly called up to the squad), the Pétanque Masters with its summer stages, as well as the many Top 300 and Top 1000 Nationals that punctuate the end of the season. The Rhône triplette will also be expected at the regional qualifying championships for 2027.

Note: the next edition of the French Senior Triplette Championship will be held in 2027 in a different department. Rumours mention a bid in the South-West, but no official confirmation has been given by the federation to date. The award will be announced by the FFPJP board in the coming months.

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This article draws on the information published by the specialist sources of French pétanque:

• FFPJP press release (championnats-ffpjp.com and home.ffpjp.org)
• Coverage and results by Boulistenaute
• Articles and analyses published by SPORTMAG
• Press releases from the Nord Departmental Committee (CD59)
• Reports by Boule Pétanque (vibrer-petanque) and Facile à Comprendre

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