On June 19, the 2023 "Exciting Hangzhou" National Para Boccia Championships ended with the winners of nine events. The accessible facilities of the Hangzhou Gymnasium were well praised by many athletes and coaches.
Dong Lin from Chongqing is the winner of the individual women's BC2 category and will also compete at Hangzhou Asian Para Games this year. Boccia has brought great changes to her both physically and mentally. The sport is suitable for people with impairments who have severe movement control difficulties. Its rehabilitative effect has improved her physical coordination. In addition, she has become more confident and outgoing since she started playing Boccia and practicing with other athletes seven years ago.
It is learned that there is a 12-day conversion period between the Asian Games boxing event and the Asian Para Games Boccia event. The conversion between two events was completed in just 10 days, meeting the requirements for the Games.