Sport A-Z: Boccia

Boccia was practiced for many years as a leisure activity until it was introduced at the New York 1984 Paralympic Games as a competitive sport.
It is practiced in more than 50 countries by those with cerebral palsy or related neurological conditions involving a wheelchair.
All events are mixed gender and feature individual, pair and team competitions.
The game consists of four rounds in individuals and pairs competitions and of six rounds in the team competition. It is played on a hard surface, and the goal is to throw the game balls so that they land as close as possible to a special target ball, which is called the "jack."
At the London 2012 Games, 104 athletes competed in seven medal events.
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is committed to enabling Paralympic athletes to achieve sporting excellence and to develop sport opportunities for all persons with a disability from the beginner to elite level. In addition, the IPC aims to promote the Paralympic values, which include courage, determination, inspiration and equality. For further information, please visit www.paralympic.org.
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[@jeremycash9536]

Interesting research project, with meaningful findings. Great suggestions for programming based on research findings.

[@cathyzacks9931]

Very cool

[@joannedyas]

what if when your aiming and you ball goes out of play
what if the jack gets knocked out of play
what if a Red and a Blue where equal distances how do you score

[@AdamBurianek92]

Hello :)
1) what if when your aiming and you ball goes out of play?
this ball is out and you'll get it before the next end.
2) what if the jack gets knocked out of play?
then is jack placed on the cross sign in the middle of the court and game continues as usual (the further side is playing)
3) what if a Red and a Blue where equal distances how do you score?
during the end, the side that played last ball, continues... if both balls are still in equal distance, the opposite side is playing... both sides play in rotation, until the distance is not equal. If the distance is equal at the end of an end, score is 1:1. :)