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Domingos Vieira nominated for Allianz Athlete of the Month

Five para-athletes have been shortlisted for the Allianz Athlete of the Month poll for June 2015, and the public are now invited to vote for their winner via http://www.paralympic.org. Portuguese boccia player Domingos Vieira is hopeful that he will be…

2015 Boccia World Open, Poznan – REPORT

The 2015 Boccia World Open in Poznan drew to a close yesterday. The competition hosted many of the best athletes from across the globe and with the standard of play as high as it was, the competition could have been…

Competition Committee Update

Please find attached the note from the BISFed Competition Committee with regards to the updated Competition System. The committee will be communicating with all members shortly to see how the system can be adapted and improved for the forthcoming quadrennial. A…

BISFed Announcement

We are very sorry to announce that Mei Shan Wong, the BC4 athlete representing Macau, passed away unexpectedly yesterday. Mei had competed in the Asia and Oceania Regional Team and Pairs Championships in Hong Kong only last weekend. The tragedy…

Soutanes eyes Gold in Poznan

Greece’s Panagiotis Soulanis pulled one of the biggest shocks in the European Continental Cup in April. Now, Soulanis can prove that was no fluke when he takes part in the 2015 Boccia World Open, which begins Wednesday (17 June)…

2015 Boccia World Open in Poznan – Schedule

The largest Boccia World Open to date begins in Poznan today. The draw has been released and games are scheduled to begin at 14:00 (13:00 UK time).

2015 Boccia Asia and Oceania Team and Pairs Championships – REPORT

There was an incredible amount of talent on show this weekend as teams from across Asia and Oceania battled for the honour of becoming regional champions. If the World Championships were to give us an indication of what to expect…

Documents Released for 2015 Boccia World Open, Poznan

The Polish Boccia Federation have released the Competition Information document that includes all the necessary information ahead of the 2015 Boccia World Open in Poznan.

BISFed President visits Macau

It has been a busy few days for the BISFed President. Today David Hadfield has been to Macau with BISFed Board Member and Secretary General and Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled General Secretary…

2015 Boccia Asia and Oceania Team and Pairs Championships Press Conference

A press conference has just been held in Hong Kong ahead of the 2015 Boccia Asia and Oceania Boccia Team and Pairs Championships at the Hong Kong Sports Institute. The venue is also the training venue for the hosts and delegates…