Heres everything it’s crucial that you know about this strategic ball sport.
When did boccia get started?
Many, many years ago.
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So its only fitting that its later name, boccia, derives from the Italian word meaning bowl.
Forty years later, 124 athletes will compete across 11 medal events at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
How is boccia played?
The match referee measures the balls during a preliminary round boccia match on day one of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
There are several formats for boccia.
Two teams compete against each other either as individuals, pairs, or teams of three.
The first team gets six red balls, the other, six blue balls.
The match referee measures the balls during a preliminary round boccia match on day one of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
How do you score and win in boccia?
The scoring system depends on the jot down of game (singles, doubles, or team).
Individual competitions consist of four ends and six balls per player for each end.
Doubles includes four ends and six balls per pair per end with each player receiving three shots.
The team competition has six ends and six balls for each team per end (two per player).
Why is precision and strategy key?
The court setup also makes for high-stakes moments.
When can you watch boccia at the Paralympics?
Very soonitll be one of the first events on the program.
Boccia kicks off on August 29 with the group matches in the individual tournaments.
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