From 13 to 16 April 2017, Ghent hosted the world championship in singles, doubles and mixed doubles.
The Petanque Federatie Vlaanderen organised the World Championship at the Topsporthal Vlaanderen. The City of Ghent announced in advance 50 teams from 49 countries.
Doubles and mixed doubles made their World Championship debut. The men’s and women’s singles were also on the programme.
Source: City of Ghent, 7 April 2017.
| Discipline | World champion | Finalist |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s doubles | France · Henri Lacroix & Philippe Suchaud | Thailand · Thanakorn Sangkaew & Sarawut Sriboonpeng |
| Women’s doubles | Thailand · Phantipha Wongchuvej & Natawan Fuangsanit | Belgium · Camille Max & Nancy Barzin |
| Mixed doubles | Tunisia · Madji Hammami & Asma Belli | Cambodia · Sorakim Sreng & Bora Nhem |
Sources: FIPJP honours lists men, women and mixed. Names follow the FIPJP spelling. This overview covers the doubles only; it is not a full medal table.
