Petanque events are held in Greece, with prominent international tournaments such as the Chania Open Petanque Tournament in Crete and the recent 2025 CSIT World Sports Games in Loutraki. The Chania Pe
tanque & Mölkky Club has a long history of hosting competitions and seminars, while the Hellenic Petanque Federation was formed in late 2024 to promote the sport's development in the country