By Graham Thomas
As Cristiano Ronaldo prepares to lead Portugal into a FIFA World Cup showdown with Spain in the United States on Monday, another Portuguese athlete inspired by the football icon will be making his own bid for…
World Boccia would like to start by thanking the Athletes’ Committee for their contributions to our sport since the Rio 2022 World Boccia Championships. Chair, Daniel Michel (AUS), has tirelessly led the Committee and been instrumental in producing the…
By Graham Thomas
Brazil led the way at the Birmingham 2026 World Boccia Challenger in the United States, finishing top of the medal table after a commanding week that saw their athletes excel across both individual and team events.…
By Graham Thomas
World Boccia’s journey into Central Asia reached an important milestone at the Astana 2026 World Boccia Cup, which concluded with a variety of success stories.
It was a tournament that reflected both the sport’s growing global…
By Graham Thomas
World Boccia has approved sweeping governance reforms designed to modernise its structure, strengthen accountability and ensure the sport's international federation remains fit for the future.
The changes were unanimously backed by members during an Extraordinary General…
By Graham Thomas
World Boccia have appointed Ben Rand as the organisation’s new Chief Medical Officer.
He brings a wealth of clinical expertise, military experience and a deeply held commitment to inclusivity in sport.
An orthopaedic surgeon by training,…
By Graham Thomas
Like film directors, boccia referees operate best in the background—rarely noticed, yet absolutely essential.
As the sport prepares for the World Boccia Championships in Seoul this August, few people are better placed to explain their role…
World Boccia and the Saudi Boccia Federation have taken the joint decision to postpone the Riyadh 2026 World Boccia Challenger, due to take place from the 9th to 16th April in Saudi Arabia. This is because of the current…
By Graham Thomas
As preparations intensify for the Seoul 2026 World Boccia Championships, it’s a chance to turn the spotlight to the pairs and team competitions — and the brilliance of athletes such as Hong Kong’s Ho Yuen Kei…
World Boccia is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Charmaine Hooper, chief executive of World Abilitysport.
Charmaine was a trusted friend and colleague to so many across the boccia and wider Para sport community, and her loss…
