boccia
/ˈbɑtʃə/
noun
- A Paralympic sport similar to bocce, played by athletes with severe physical disabilities, where balls are thrown, kicked, or rolled toward a target ball.
- Boccia is one of the most popular sports in the Paralympic Games.
- She trains every week for boccia competitions at the local sports center.
- The rules of boccia are similar to bocce but adapted for wheelchair users.