Precision
Throw, Kick or Ramp
Athletes throw, kick or use a ramp to roll leather balls as close as possible to a white target ball, the jack.
The jack decides it all
Our Sports
Boccia
Introduction
Precision. Strategy. Control.
Boccia is a sport of finesse and tactics, played by athletes with severe physical impairments. South Africa has competed in boccia at international level, and the sport continues to grow at clubs and schools across the country.
How the Sport Works
Three Pillars of the Game
Boccia is contested on a flat court. Athletes aim to place their coloured balls closer to the white jack than their opponents. Every end is a test of accuracy, strategy and nerve — no Olympic equivalent, pure Paralympic.
Classification
BC1 to BC4
Boccia athletes compete in classes BC1 to BC4, based on impairment and whether they use assistive devices like ramps.
4 competition classes
Team & Pairs
Individual, Pairs & Teams
Boccia is played as individuals, pairs or teams, with matches contested over multiple ends to determine the winner.
3 competition formats
Paralympic Representation
A Sport on the Rise
Boccia is one of only two Paralympic sports with no Olympic equivalent — designed specifically for athletes with the most severe physical impairments. South Africa is building its boccia programme through grassroots clubs and national competition.
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Competition classes (BC1–BC4)
1984
Paralympic debut
Growing
South African programme
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