BOCCIA SPORTS FEDERATION OF INDIA
Empowering Athletes, Building Inclusive Communities
At Boccia India, we are committed to promoting Boccia as an inclusive sport for individuals with severe physical disabilities. Our mission is to provide opportunities for skill development, competition, and personal growth through structured training programs and mentorship.
Strengthening Volunteer Support
Volunteers are the backbone of our programs. Their dedication and expertise help our athletes reach new heights. By offering their time and skills, they play a crucial role in shaping the future of Boccia in India.
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- Boccia is played on a court measuring 12.5 × 6 m with 2 m of empty space around it.
- The surface of the court is flat and smooth.
- The throwing area is divided into six rectangular throwing boxes in which the athletes must stay completely within during play.
- On the court is a V-shaped line over which the jack must cross for the throw to be valid.
- At the end of the court is the ‘dead ball container’ which balls are put in if they are thrown outside of the time limit, out of the area of play or the athlete violates a rule during his or her throw.
- A cross marks the position where the jack must be placed if it touches or crosses the boundary line or in the case of a tie break.
- The balls are made of leather and are slightly larger than a tennis ball, weighing approximately 275 grams and measuring 270mm in circumference. Boccia balls are available in varying degrees of firmness.
Boccia can be played
by individuals, pairs, or teams of three. In Australia, all events are mixed gender. The aim of the game is to throw leather balls – coloured red or blue as close as they can to a white target ball, called the jack.
- Each side has six balls per ‘end’, and each end is timed.
- The jack is thrown first, then the first two regular balls are played, (first, the player who threw the jack then the opposing side), after which, the side furthest away from the jack goes next in an attempt to either get closer to the jack or knock the opposition’s ball out of the way.
- In this fashion, each end will continue until one side has played all six balls, at which point, the opposing side will play their remaining balls. When each end is finished, the referee identifies ball (or balls) of the same colour closest to the jack, and awards points accordingly – one point for each ball that is closer to the jack than the opponent’s closest ball.
- The team/player with the highest number of points at the end of play is the winner. If both teams have the same amount of points after all ends have been played, one additional end, the tiebreaker, is played to determine a winner.
- Individual competition consists of four ends and six balls per player per end, whilst paired competition is four ends and six balls per pair per end (three per player). Team competition is six ends, and six balls per team per end (two per player). In pair and team events, a reserve player is allowed. Between ends a reserve can be substituted for a player during a game, but only one substitution per game is permitted.
For Competition Purposes, Athletes Are Classified Into One Of Four Classifications
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!
Paralympic sport exists so that athletes with a disability have equal opportunities to compete and be successful in sport. Classification groups athletes who have similar impairments together into classes for competition in their particular sport. Each Paralympic sport has a different classification system.
Each sport specific classification system details the impairment types within their sport. Athletes are required to provide medical documentation for classification that details their impairment type and level of impairment. There are specific minimal impairment criteria that athletes must meet in order to be eligible for the sport. This is determined through a classification assessment.
By grouping similar athletes together, an athlete’s disability plays less of an impact on the outcomes of competition. This means that classification helps to allow the fastest, strongest or best athletes in each class to succeed in their sport.
If you want to compete in Boccia as an athlete with a disability, you must undergo a sports-specific classification assessment and hold a classification class. This isn’t required for general participation or social involvement in Boccia.
Meet Our Esteemed Board Members
Jaspreet Singh
President
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Gursharan Singh
Vice-President
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Ashok Bedi
President
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Shaminder Singh
General Secretary
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Manpreet Singh
Joint Secretary
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Vipul Goyal
Joint Secretary
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Jagroop Singh
Treasurer
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Satya Janardhana
Executive Committee Member
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B. V. Srinivas
Executive Committee Member
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Let’s create a better future through sport and inclusion.
Joining Boccia India is not just about playing a sport—it’s about being part of a movement that empowers individuals and breaks barriers. As a member, you’ll have access to training, events, and opportunities to compete nationally and internationally.
