Khon Kaen University to Host World Petanque Championships Nov 20-25

MGR Online•Society•1d ago

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Khon Kaen University announced its readiness to host the 52nd Men's World Petanque Championship and the 17th Precision Shooting World Championship from November 20-25, 2026.

•The events will take place between November 20-25, 2026, at Khon Kaen University.
•Athletes and officials from 48 nations, totaling at least 500 people, are expected to attend.
•The competition coincides with the Sithan International Festival to promote sport tourism.
•The event is expected to generate tens of millions of baht in local economic circulation.

Overview

•Khon Kaen University, the Central Committee of Thai Petanque, and the World Petanque Organization held a press conference on September 15 to announce the hosting of world petanque competitions.
•The 52nd Men's World Petanque Championship and the 17th Precision Shooting World Championship are scheduled for November 20-25, 2026.
•Associate Professor Dr. Pensri Charoenwanich stated that Khon Kaen University has prepared competition fields, accommodation, food, transportation, security, and medical services according to international standards.
•The event is scheduled to overlap with the Sithan International Festival to allow participants from 48 countries to experience Thai culture and Isan way of life.
•Suphannat Lamloert confirmed that the federation will work closely with organizers by sending a technical team to support international standards.
•The event highlights the legacy of Thongsi Tamakot, a world champion petanque player from Nam Phong district, Khon Kaen.
•The arrival of at least 500 participants from 48 nations is expected to stimulate tourism and the economy in Khon Kaen and Upper Northeast provinces by tens of millions of baht.

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Key Quotes

Associate Professor Dr. Pensri Charoenwanich

"The special feature of this competition is that it takes place during the 'Sithan International Festival', which is the university's great tradition of Boon Somma Bucha Nam."

ความพิเศษของการแข่งขันครั้งนี้คือจัดขึ้นตรงกับช่วงงาน ‘สีฐาน International Festival’ ซึ่งเป็นงานประเพณีบุญสมมาบูชาน้ำที่ยิ่งใหญ่ของมหาวิทยาลัยฯ

Key Entities

Organization

Khon Kaen University(มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น)ℹ️

The host institution for the world petanque championships.

Central Committee of Thai Petanque(คณะกรรมการกลางกีฬาเปตองไทย)

An organization involved in the press conference for the world petanque championships.

World Petanque Organization(องค์กรเปตองโลก)

An international organization involved in the press conference for the world petanque championships.

World Petanque Federation (WPBF)(สมาพันธ์เปตองโลก)

An international petanque federation providing technical support for the championships.

International Petanque Federation (FIPJP)(สหพันธ์เปตองนานาชาติ)

An international petanque federation providing technical support for the championships.

Person

Associate Professor Dr. Pensri Charoenwanich(รศ.ดร.เพ็ญศรี เจริญวานิช)

Vice President for Student Affairs and Innovation at Khon Kaen University.

General Mangkorn Kosintrasenee(พลเอกมังกร โกสินทรเสนีย์)

Advisor to the Olympic Committee of Thailand and Chairman of the Central Committee of Thai Petanque.

Suphannat Lamloert(นางศุภนนาฏ ล้ำเลิศ)

Executive committee member of WPBF and FIPJP.

Flight Lieutenant Thongsi Tamakot(พ.อ.อ.หญิง ทองสี ตะมะโคตร)

A legendary former Thai national petanque player and world champion from Nam Phong district, Khon Kaen.

Place

Khon Kaen Province(จังหวัดขอนแก่น)ℹ️

The location of the world petanque championships and a Sport City.

Nam Phong District(อำเภอน้ำพอง)ℹ️

The hometown of world champion Thongsi Tamakot.

Bayasita Hotel(โรงแรมบายาสิตา)

The venue where the press conference was held.