Solemn opening of the Playground for pétanque
In the walls of the branch of MPEI in Smolensk took place the solemn opening of Russia's first platform on the basis of educational institutions for the growing popularity of the game pétanque (from the French. pétanque) — Provencal national sport, the main idea is throwing balls.
Pèd tanco, or literally "foot-pegs", reflects one of the features of the game — when throwing, the player must not tear off the heels from the ground until the balloon touches the ground, that is like feet dug into the ground stakes. Games similar to petanque, existed even earlier, in Ancient Greece and Rome. In Hellas generally used round stones, which practiced the throw, and the Romans cast iron-bound wooden balls on accuracy.
Welcoming remarks at the opening made by the initiator of the idea of creating a platform Alexander Katra. Thanking all those present, Alexander presented all players, multiple players in the Russian, European and world Championships and, by happy coincidence, the students of Smolensk branch of NRU MPEI.
Noting the importance of the development of petanque in Russia, and in particular, in Smolensk, with a ceremonial speech by the Chairman of regional Federation of petanque, the club President of the Smolensk Fortress, one of the oldest players of petanque – Petrov Oleg Nikolaevich.
One of the brightest representatives of petanque on the court of the Smolensk branch was Baykov Elena, which is less than a month will represent our country at the world Cup. Traditionally, the official opening concluded with a special ribbon cutting.
Everyone present at the opening had the unique opportunity to try yourself in this interesting game.
Rules of petanque is simple and straightforward - this will allow anyone who wants to practice in accuracy and precision in the fresh air in the breaks between sessions in the backyard of the Institute, taking a break from mental stress.
Congratulations to all the students of SF MEI with the opening of a new venue, we wish the sport to grow and gain popularity not only within the University but in the whole region!
Julia Dorofeeva, the employee a press-services of branch of Moscow power engineering Institute in Smolensk
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