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Wellbeing & Fitness

Boccia: a uniquely accessible sport

16/03/2022

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Two young boys playing boccia from their wheelchairs

Boccia is an inclusive sport that is open to all disabled people. Find out more about boccia, what the game…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Team GB highlights

10/09/2021

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The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games may be over but here at Disability Horizons, we round up our favourite highlights from…

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From London 2012 to Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Boccia player David Smith in the spotlight

23/07/2021

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We speak to world number one Boccia player David Smith about his Paralympic success, preparations for Tokyo 2020 plus much…

Wellbeing & Fitness

How Boccia has changed my life and can help many more disabled people

27/11/2020

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Georgina Moore holding red boccia ball outside of olympic venue

Finding Boccia has given wheelchair user Georgina Moore so many positive experiences. She hopes to use it to change the…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Disability sport: don’t be afraid to try new things

28/01/2013

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January isn’t the most popular of months. It signals that time of year when everyone starts their resolutions. But this…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Paralympic Games 2012: Boccia requires skills rather than strength

18/06/2012

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In our series of articles about the London Paralympic Games 2012 we talk to you about the Paralympic sports you…

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