Boccia is a precision ball sport like petanque and bowls whereby the athletes throw, kick, or use ramp to propel a ball onto the court aiming to get close tot he target ball (jack).
Played indoors from a seated position using soft leather balls on a smooth rectangular court, boccia can be played as individuals, in pairs or teams of three.
Boccia is a game of skill and strategy and is a truly inclusive sport in which men and women of all ages and abilities can play together.
Boccia is a Paralympic sport with no Olympic counterpart and is designed specifically for athletes with a disability affecting locomotor function.