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Will France's beloved pétanque ever make it to the Olympics?
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Pétanque, one of France's most beloved sports, has yet to secure its place as an Olympic discipline but it's still a favourite pastime.
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Paris is gearing up to host the Olympics next week, however, one of the most popular French
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sports, Pétanque, didn't make it to the Summer Games.
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The World Federation of Pétanque has been lobbying since 1985 to make it an Olympic
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discipline, but efforts so far have failed.
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Rules are very simple, and most people pick it up quickly.
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It's a nice sport that can be practised quickly, without needing 10 years of experience.
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