European tournaments are held as triples events, with each team being allowed to enter up to 4 players (1 substitute)
KMC had 2 teams that attended the European Mölkky Outdoor Championships at Nottingham City Pétanque Club. This is the first time the UK have ever hosted the EMO and what an experience it was. The exceptionally high standard of Mölkky on display from players from all over the world was amazing to see, and when I say all over the world, I mean Japan, France, Finland, Australia, Poland, Germany, Slovakia, Estonia, Greece – to name a few
Unfortunately both teams came away without any medals but we all came away with badges, lots of great memories, badges, new friends, badges, sunburn, badges, merchandise and did I mention badges?
The KMC entrants
Kent Mölkky Club players
L-R Scott Harrold, Marissa Murray, Dave Almond, Jane Murray, Rob Donohue, Mick Harding, Hayley Biddiss
Team ‘Kent Mölkky Club’
L-R Jane Murray, Mick Harding, Marissa Murray
Team ‘Big Stick Energy’ representing Kent Mölkky Club
L -R: Rob Donohue, Scott Harrold, Dave Almond, Hayley Biddiss
Pre match photos
Somehow, in a cruel twist of fate, both teams from Kent Mölkky Club ended up playing against each other in the B Tournament! One team smashed it with a 2-0 win over the other, but it would be slightly unfair to disclose that team Kent Mölkky Club beat team Big Stick Energy.
Shots. No, not that kind – that came later!
Jane Murray lining up her shot while her team mates watch in anticipation
Scott Harrold in action
