# Pétanque player, 68, dies after being 'hit in head with metal boule'

- Published: 2026-06-19T17:30:24Z
- Updated: 2026-06-21T13:35:02Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgmny9v14no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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The man was allegedly struck by his 81-year-old opponent, who has since been arrested, the public prosecutor says.

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