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Competition description

A match consists of four ends in the individuals and pairs competitions and of six ends in the team division. Each end continues until both teams have played all of their balls. The match is started by throwing the white target ball or the "jack" into the playing area. The same player also rolls the first Boccia ball as close as possible to the jack.[Full story]

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Classification

Players with cerebral palsy classified as CP1 or CP2 athletes as well as athletes with other severe physical disabilities are eligible to compete in Boccia.[Full story]

Competition rules

Boccia The Rules of the Game relate to all international competitions held under the auspices of the International Boccia Commission. These competitions comprise all events sanctioned as Category A, B, or C ... [Full story]