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Now and then: Boccia
Uzma, Marketing Assistant
Boccia was introduced to the Paralympic programme at the New York and Stoke Mandeville 1984 Games. At London 2012 there will be seven medal events on the programme, all of which are open to both male and female competitors.

The competition during the London 2012 Paralympic Games will take place at ExCeL.

David Smith of Great Britain competes in the Boccia final between Great Britain and Portugal at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. 

David Smith of Great Britain

Henrik Jorgensen of Denmark prepares to throw during the preliminary round of the individual Boccia competition during the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games. 

Individual Boccia during the Athens 2004


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