Beijing to stage Boccia World Individual Championships

The 2016 World Championships in March will be the last stop for athletes seeking a spot in Rio 2016. 11 Jun 2015

Boccia balls are seen as Great Britain take on Greece in Boccia during the National Paralympic Day at the Olympic Park on September 7, 2013 in London, England

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By Boccia International Sports Federation

The Boccia International Sports Federation (BISFed) has announced that the 2016 Boccia World Individual Championships will be held 18-26 March in Beijing, China.

This event will be the last opportunity to gain world ranking points ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympics, with the winner in each classification earning automatic entry to the Games.

The World Individual Championships will be held in the same venue that was used for the 2014 Boccia World Championships.

For more information on the 2016 Boccia World Individual Championships, visit BISFed’s website.