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Benin hosts World Petanque Championships

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Andrea Wojtkowiak
September 13, 2023

More than 30 countries are participating in the 50th World Petanque Championships in Cotonou, Benin. It marks the first time that a world championship is being hosted in West Africa.

Andrea Wojtkowiak Journalist
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