The Paralympic World Boccia Championships at the Olympic Park in Barra da Tijuca, western Rio, drew to a close on Tuesday (Dec. 13). The highlight of Brazil’s performance in the competition was the gold medal won by Andreza Vitória, from Pernambuco state, under BC1 (a class for people who can play with hands or the feet, with the option of an assistant).
The gold medal was bagged Saturday (10), when the Brazilian beat Croatian Dora Basic 3–1: “Having a world champion athlete like Andreza, who was found at the School Paralympics, is a source of great pride for all of us,” said Mizael Conrado, head of the Brazilian Paralympic Committee.
The main boccia competition in the Paris 2024 cycle brought together over 170 athletes from 40 countries in individual, pair, and team competitions.
