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Boccia

Boccia is a Paralympic sport that demands chess-like tactical awareness and immense mental focus to outscore your opponent. At the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, Japanese athlete Sugimura Hidetaka showed the world his intricate placement shots and pinpoint accuracy, delivering a triumphant performance imbued with years of meticulous training with his therapist and coach, who helped train him with a combination of specialized exercises and match simulations. Sugimura's distinctive style and cool-as-ice focus are a joy to watch, as he gives us an insight into the intricacies of this fascinating sport.

English
  • Originally Aired May 27, 2022
  • Runtime 28 minutes
  • Created December 24, 2022 by
    Burvelle
  • Modified December 24, 2022 by
    Burvelle