Boccia
Precision ball sport for athletes with motor disabilities
Swedencountry of origin
1970sfirst recorded
—not on the Olympic programme
—disciplines & variants
1international bodies
Boccia is a ball game and throwing sport, part of bocce. It originated in Sweden, with its first record dating to 1970s. The sport is governed internationally by Boccia International Sports Federation.
Part ofBocce
Country of originSweden
First recorded1970s
PractitionersBoccia player
Governing bodyBoccia International Sports Federation
Multi-sport events
At other multi-sport games
| Games | Editions | First | Latest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Paralympic Games | 6 | 2004 | 2024 | 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2021, 2024 |
Governance