So what is this sport which has quickly become a fan favorite? Origins While boccia only made its Paralympics debut at the 1984 Summer Games in New York, it has beginnings that stretch back far ...

If you've never watched boccia, now's the time to start. Here's what to know about one of the most unique sports at the Paralympics, from rules to scoring.

Is Boccia XR an enjoyable and effective rehabilitation exercise for older adults? PLOS ONE, 2025; 20 (4): e0320369 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0320369 ...

Boccia is a game of strategy and accuracy that was originally designed to be played by people with cerebral palsy. Now, the sport includes athletes with impairments that affect motor skills. The sport ...

MARTIN: Boccia is the fastest-growing disability sport in the world and it’s now played in more than fifty countries, and it's a sport we're pretty good at. Taggart has represented Great Britain ...

6. Breaking the rules Boccia athletes can be penalized for three different reasons: • Positioning and turn-taking violations result in two extra balls being awarded to the opposition. • A retraction ...