Portugal – World Boccia

7 August 2026

Carla Oliveira is Heading to the World Championships with Portugal . . . But Will Keep Her Eyes on the Prize at Home

By Graham Thomas Ahead of medals, titles, and ranked well above becoming one of the world's leading BC4 players, Carla Oliveira's greatest achievement came away from the boccia court. The Portuguese star - and current world ranked number one…

30 July 2026

Gold in Portugal, Eyes on Seoul: Nurul Believes Singapore’s Best is Still to Come

By Graham Thomas Winning a World Cup gold medal would be enough to satisfy some athletes but for Singapore's Nurulasyiqah Mohammad success in Portugal has simply strengthened her belief that the biggest prize is still to come. Known throughout…

14 July 2026

Hard Work and Investment Power Indonesia to the top of the Boccia World at Póvoa World Cup

By Graham Thomas There is no secret behind Indonesia's emergence as one of the world's leading boccia nations. According to national coach Argya Wimala, (pictured above with his Indonesian BC1/2 team) the formula is remarkably straightforward: train every day,…

6 July 2026

As Cristiano Ronaldo Chases World Cup Glory, Portugal’s Other Left-footed Hero has a Point to Prove at Home

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…

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Carla Oliveira is Heading to the World Championships with Portugal . . . But Will Keep Her Eyes on the Prize at Home

Gold in Portugal, Eyes on Seoul: Nurul Believes Singapore’s Best is Still to Come

Hard Work and Investment Power Indonesia to the top of the Boccia World at Póvoa World Cup

As Cristiano Ronaldo Chases World Cup Glory, Portugal’s Other Left-footed Hero has a Point to Prove at Home

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