2026 USA Men's Triples World Championship Petanque Team

The 2026 USA Men's Triples World Championship Petanque Team is made up of dedicated athletes who have worked tirelessly to reach the international stage. Our team includes Ziggy Kessouagni, Team Captain - Middle, USA World Triples Team Member 2012, 2 times Amelia Open Champion, USA Vice Champion 2021, TOGO Champion 1986, Wine Country Open Champion 2023, Mardi Gras Open Champion 2025, and multiple National Championships; Fouad Lahnoune - Pointer, National Men's Triples Champion 2024, Carolina Open Champion 2024, Moroccan Junior Champion, Twice Champion Trophee Hassan 2 de Petanque; Hassan Lakhdar - Shooter, National Men's Triples Champion 2024, Multiple Moroccan Championships; Christian Cazenave - 4th, USA World Triples Team Member 2012 & 2017, 1/8th Finalist in Worlds 2018, Multiple USA National Championships and Regional Tournament wins, Rose City Open Champion 2022, Over 100 Tournament wins in France!; and Jerry Miller - Coach, National Men's Double Champion 2019, National Men's Triples Champion 2023, Carolina Open Champion 2024, and Mardi Gras Open Champion 2025. Each member brings years of experience and a deep commitment to the sport.

This fundraiser will help cover essential expenses for our journey to the tournament in Iquique, Chile, which is a prerequisite for competing in the World Championship in Monaco in the fall of 2026. The funds raised will go directly toward travel, lodging, meals, tournament fees, and other necessary costs. Competing at this level is a tremendous honor, and we are proud to represent the United States and our Federation on the world stage. Your support will make it possible for us to focus on our preparation and give our best performance against top international teams.

We are grateful for any contribution, large or small, as it brings us closer to our goal of competing at the highest level. Thank you for believing in our team and helping us pursue this incredible opportunity. Please consider sharing our story to help us reach more supporters who are passionate about growing the sport and supporting dedicated athletes.