Boccia
Boccia is a Paralympic target sport: seated athletes propel red or blue balls from throwing boxes, aiming to finish closer to a white jack than the opponent. They may throw, kick or use a ramp. There are four classes (BC1 to BC4); BC3 athletes use a ramp and an operator.
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How long
Ends played against each side's own clock, from 3 minutes 30 seconds to 7 minutes an end
Lengths are from the rule book.
The big events, and why they matter
- 1Paralympic Games (boccia)The top title in boccia.Every 4 years · Holder: Paris 2024, 11 events: Hong Kong the most golds
- 2Asian Para Games (boccia)Asia's para multi-sport title, held after the Asian Games in the same city.Every 4 years · Holder: 22 sports, 501 events
India
India has no Paralympic medal and is not named in the saved articles [the Paralympic page].
- Boccia at the Paralympic Games: No medal; India is not named in the saved articles
Countries to know
India and the nations that have done best, biggest titles first.
- South KoreaBoccia at the Paralympic Games: 11 golds, 8 silvers, 7 bronzes (latest 2024)
- PortugalBoccia at the Paralympic Games: 9 golds, 10 silvers, 8 bronzes (latest 2024)
- Hong KongBoccia at the Paralympic Games: 7 golds, 4 silvers, 1 bronze (latest 2024)
- Great BritainBoccia at the Paralympic Games: 6 golds, 5 silvers, 3 bronzes (latest 2024)
- SpainBoccia at the Paralympic Games: 5 golds, 7 silvers, 7 bronzes (latest 2008)
Who runs it
| Rules made by | World Boccia, International Sport Rules 2025-2028, version 1.2.1 |
| International federation | World Boccia |
| In India | The Paralympic Committee of India is on the MYAS list for 2026; which body runs boccia in India is not checked |
Searched 2026-10-20: a search result named a Boccia Sports Federation of India, but the article could not be saved, so the record does not state it.
Where and when it is played
On a court 12.5 by 6 metres with six numbered throwing boxes at one end. The big events: the Paralympic Games every four years and the World Boccia Championships.