{"id":8014,"date":"2026-04-08T11:03:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interagencygames.org\/?page_id=8014"},"modified":"2026-04-08T11:05:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:05:29","slug":"petanque-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iag.mon-rezo.fr\/?page_id=8014","title":{"rendered":"P\u00e9tanque 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Welcome to the 2026 Interagency Games (IAG)!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"178\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/interagencygames.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/aiona.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8015 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iag.mon-rezo.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/aiona.jpg 178w, https:\/\/iag.mon-rezo.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/aiona-144x300.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 178px) 100vw, 178px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Hello everyone, and welcome to the 2026 Interagency Games!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My name is Aiona Sumanasena-Wanigasekera, and I\u2019m honored to serve as your Coordinator for this year\u2019s event. I\u2019ve personally played p\u00e9tanque and know firsthand how the game fosters camaraderie \u2014 whether you\u2019re competing or simply cheering from the sidelines, it\u2019s a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues from across international organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to welcoming you to the <strong>51st UNIAG in Crete, Greece (6\u201310 May 2026)<\/strong>. As always, play will follow the official rules of p\u00e9tanque. For your reference, you can find the official rules here:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/interagencygames.org\/?page_id=107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/interagencygames.org\/?page_id=107<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Court Setup<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have arranged sufficient playing pitches to accommodate all registered teams. Details on court assignments will be shared closer to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Bring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure you\u2019re comfortable and safe during play, please come prepared with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Footwear<\/strong>: Sturdy, non-slip outdoor sports shoes \u2014 essential for stability on gravel courts and to prevent injury.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attire<\/strong>: Lightweight, breathable sportswear suitable for warm, sunny conditions. Quick-dry fabrics are highly recommended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sun Protection<\/strong>: Crete in May brings strong sunshine. Please bring a cap or visor, UV-blocking sunglasses, and sunscreen (SPF 30+). Reapply sunscreen between matches \u2014 protection matters just as much off the court as on it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hydration<\/strong>: Bring a reusable water bottle and keep it at your court. While we will provide water stations at the venue, having your own bottle ensures you stay hydrated throughout the day without interruption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about the court layout, surface conditions, or accessibility, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further details \u2014 including the full schedule and information about team captains\u2019 meetings (including virtual sessions prior to 6 May) \u2014 will be shared in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See you on the sand!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warm regards,<br><strong>Aiona Sumanasena-Wanigasekera<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the 2026 Interagency Games (IAG)! Hello everyone, and welcome to the 2026 Interagency Games! My name is Aiona Sumanasena-Wanigasekera, and I\u2019m honored to serve as your Coordinator for this year\u2019s event. I\u2019ve personally played p\u00e9tanque and know firsthand how the game fosters camaraderie \u2014 whether you\u2019re competing or simply cheering from the sidelines, &#8230; <a title=\"P\u00e9tanque 2026\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/iag.mon-rezo.fr\/?page_id=8014\" aria-label=\"Read more about P\u00e9tanque 2026\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":7855,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8014","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iag.mon-rezo.fr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8014","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iag.mon-rezo.fr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iag.mon-rezo.fr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iag.mon-rezo.fr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iag.mon-rezo.fr\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8014"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/iag.mon-rezo.fr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8014\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8016,"href":"https:\/\/iag.mon-rezo.fr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8014\/revisions\/8016"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iag.mon-rezo.fr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7855"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iag.mon-rezo.fr\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8014"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}