BOCCIA NEWS
![Hidetaka Sugimura of Japan shouts as he competes against Watcharaphon Vongsa in boccia](/sites/default/files/2021-09/GettyImages-1234989244.jpg)
Suigimura Hidetaka hopes boccia gold will spark Japan interest in the sport
Joy too for David Smith, Adam Peska and Samuel Andrejcik while Grigorios Polychronidis targets Paris 2024
![Grigorios Polychronidis with his wife and assistant hold up their hands to celebrate their silver medals](/sites/default/files/2021-09/1804464.jpg)
A silver medal gift for baby of boccia star Grigorios Polychronidis
Another second place finish for Greek star but the presence of little Valentina made it a happy occasion
![Linda stands behind Scott in his wheelchair, both wearing red, while Gary stands behind Jamie in his wheelchair, both in blue](/sites/default/files/2021-08/IMG_9421.jpg)
A family affair in Boccia for McCowan brothers
British brothers face off against each other in their first game of Tokyo 2020
Rio 2016 boccia individual medallists back for another gold in Tokyo
All four individual boccia champions at Rio 2016 will have a chance to reclaim their title
![Upper body of man with ramp](/sites/default/files/images/170105143230331_Greg%2BPolychronidis_Boccia_GettyImages-603219164.jpg)
Boccia star Grigorios Polychronidis targets first individual gold
‘We have a secondary role, even more important than Olympians, to show to the community and especially the children of tomorrow that the person with disability is different but he is equal’
![Colombia male boccia player throws the ball](/sites/default/files/2021-05/euclides-grisales-lima-2019-boccia.jpg)
Wait soon to be over for Colombian boccia star Euclides Grisales
World Championships silver medallist has been waiting over a decade for his Paralympic moment
![Boccia's Ones to Watch at Tokyo 2020 | Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/K_kLvhqmSmgoNSOy1X3m3Bw8KpKjqqQFx3NabRaoisA.jpg?itok=0Lr6XhOP)
Sport Week: Ones to Watch for boccia
Four male and four female boccia athletes who can make noise at Tokyo 2020
![Men in a wheelchair throwing a blue ball observed by other two men](/sites/default/files/images/180819094234816_AQ5I0846.jpg)
Sport Week: 10 things to know about boccia
The Para sport is a game all about strategy, extreme focus and precision
![Nurulasyiqah Mohammad Taha competing](/sites/default/files/2021-03/Nurulasyiqah-Mohammad-Taha-getty.jpg)
Singapore’s Nurulasyiqah Mohammad Taha: I don't want to be at the mercy of the virus
Missing out on Tokyo 2020 qualification, boccia athlete still finds ways to stay motivated
![Greg Polychronidis podcast](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/qV_cYElPKmuE1wHZDhcZdyYWK8H68HkJDB0h1VNKLnc.jpg?itok=M6aKpcel)
Greg Polychronidis speaks his heart out on overcoming setbacks
'The most important is to find your mistake in order to become stronger and not make the same mistakes'
![El atleta masculino de Boccia usa un puntero para golpear la pelota con su asistente ajustando la rampa](/sites/default/files/2020-08/jacob-thomas-boccia.jpg)
IPC mourns loss of boccia athlete Jacob Thomas
The British athlete was one of the top players in the BC3 category
![Male boccia player bites his Paralympic gold medal](/sites/default/files/2020-04/dirceu-pinto.jpg)
IPC saddened by passing of boccia great Dirceu Jose Pinto
Brazil's four-time Paralympic champion is a true sport icon
![Group photo of athletes and staff at an initiation ceremony of a training centre](/sites/default/files/2020-03/korean-paralympic-committee-training-centre-incheon.jpg)
Positive mindset invigorate South Korean team amid coronavirus pandemic
“Nothing can stop me from chasing the dream I’ve been waiting for 22 years”
Tokyo 2020: Youngjin Roh wants gold for ailing mother
‘I’m a work of my mother and she has devoted her entire life for me’
![male boccia players Greg Polychronidis and Howon Jeong prepare to play](/sites/default/files/images/180904164532830_Howon-Jeong.jpg)
Sport week: Boccia top rivalries
Four head to head that you cannot miss at Tokyo 2020
![female boccia player Alison Levine takes a shot](/sites/default/files/images/180817090822974_alison-levine_0.jpg)
Sport Week: Boccia players to watch
Here are some boccia players likely to make headlines at Tokyo 2020
![Six people on a podium. Three are in wheelchairs, three are standing behind them](/sites/default/files/2020-03/Brazil-boccia-Rio-2016.jpg)
Sport Week: Top moments in boccia
Big upsets and top performances make up the list
![Argentinian boccia player throws the ball with his foot](/sites/default/files/2019-10/Argentina-boccia.jpg)
Sport Week: Classification in boccia
The sport is divided into four different sport classes
Sport Week: Welcome to boccia
The sport with roots in Ancient Greece made its Paralympic debut in 1984
Tokyo 2020 staff help stage Boccia test event
Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee and BISFed collaborate to ensure sport is ready for Paralympic Games