Andorra's Fortes and Bressy Finish 14th in Men's Doubles at European Pétanque Championship
Andorra's pétanque players Jon Fortes and Alexandre Bressy achieved a strong 14th place in men's doubles at the European Championship in Lorca, Spain, advancing to the round of 16 before a defeat to hosts Spain. Bressy placed 19th in singles.
Key Points
- Jon Fortes and Alexandre Bressy placed 14th out of 33 nations in men's doubles in Lorca, Spain.
- Duo reached top 16, led Spain 3-0 early but lost 13-3 in round of 16; Spain won title.
- Bressy finished 19th in men's singles, beat Greece in round of 16, lost to Slovakia in quarters.
- Event organized by Andorran Pétanque Federation, highlighting Andorra's edge vs. top teams.
Andorra's Jon Fortes and Alexandre Bressy placed 14th out of 33 nations in the men's doubles event at the European Pétanque Championship in Lorca, Spain, reaching the top 16 before falling to the host nation in the round of 16.
The Andorran duo took an early 3-0 lead against Spain in the eighth-finals but lost 13-3. Spain went on to claim the European title.
In men's singles, Alexandre Bressy finished 19th overall out of 33 countries. He advanced to the Nations Cup phase, defeating Greece in the round of 16 before losing to Slovakia in the quarter-finals.
The competition, organised by the Andorran Pétanque Federation among others, showcased Andorra's competitive edge against leading European teams.
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