Published Monday, January 20, 2014 at 3:00
The Caledonian alley Version 2014 brought together more than 700 participants at Boulodrome Boulari . Even tropical depression June , which was invited to the party , has not dampened the enthusiasm of local bowlers delighted to rub shoulders with the world champions.
Despite the rain, the local amateur balls were able to give heart to joy yesterday at the bowling Boulari . In addition to the competition threesomes, they were also able to
Photo Mathurin Derel
Under a timid sun yesterday, the second edition of the Caledonian alley unfolded. Despite the bad weather , a family atmosphere prevailed on the bowling Boulari where " pétanque " had made an appointment . The presence of two world champions there is probably no stranger , as their popularity is palpable among local players. Nevertheless, they went very available to numerous requests for autographs, photos, or for rambling discussions with the public. Mathieu Spinouze , the tournament organizer , confirms this impression , saying " these two players, very friendly and very respectful , are the most affordable of the French circuit. " Moreover," the champion effect "of the world is also evident during games. According to the organizer , " when the world champions play , the stands are filled . And good local practitioners , even if they lost , feel a certain pride in the face . " In the face of course, or even hope to fight with great success.
Complementary . During the contest doublet , which took place Friday the pair composed of Philippe Suchaud and Ramon Chang Man Sao could tilt in the semifinals . Mathieu Spinouze for the two bowlers " have played below their level and they have not gone far Corrections . The difference was in the money-time where they played the good balls as it should . " " I really suffered Friday. Here we must be careful , there are good teams . If you do not apply it right, the locals take confidence quickly , "says Philippe Suchaud . But for him , elements that warrant has not completely flown debates . The rainy weather has not helped , " with soft ground , a little difficult" and he also returned a " period of one month without playing . " But the experience and talent, he was able to reach the finals where he met his sidekick Dylan Rocher . It has for its part " wandered " in the words of Matthew Spinouze . Freddy Cypriany 's teammate Young headlining this Open , confirms , "We played well and it was very consistent throughout the day. " Dylan Rocher , meanwhile , also welcomes the performance of his colleague one day , that " great pointed . We were complementary. "
Success. One disappointment for him, not being able to "play" the final, which was decided in the draw due to the late time of the match ( midnight). "For playing against Philip, it was a friendly game but played ," says Dylan Rock, named the winner of the final (after the draw ) . However, he had the opportunity to play other games yesterday, with the help of threesomes . For the occasion, the victorious triples last year , bringing together two world champions in 2012 and Ramon Sao Chang Man , was back in the game. And late afternoon , she had already qualified for the quarter-finals and , as Dylan Rock, " was always winning. For now, we did not concede many points and I feel good . And pay attention, because there is level here . " As for Philippe Suchaud he" takes the games one after the other today ( yesterday) . As I did not have my best sensations , it is especially careful not to take bad shots not getting caught . " One of the key factors to reach the final, recovery and strength, physical and mental . It should take place , if the rain does not mingled last night ( around 22 hours). At this point , everything was still possible for local teams .
François Benito
