At the World Petanque Championships in early September 2023, Cotonou in Benin will be the attraction for all petanque players in the world. The world head-to-head, double and mixed double and triplet competitions will be held on the Amazon esplanade. The Minister of Sports, Oswald Homeky during the meeting with the Beninese Federation of Petanque recalled that the Head of State wants this to be a great and beautiful celebration of the sport of Petanque. Cotonou for the joy and happiness of those who love the crackling of the bowls.