The Olympics may be over, but the Paralympics are still going strong over in Brazil. Even though the US isn’t doing as well in the Paralympics as they did in the regular Olympics (I’m sure a lack of Phelps isn’t helping), it’s still worth your time to check out what these awesome athletes are up to. The Paralympics grew out of a small gathering of British World War II veterans in 1948. Since then it has grown to be one of the largest athletic events in the world.
Boccia
Often referred to as “bocce ball” in the United States, boccia is a sport of strategy and precision. Think, shuffleboard or the summer equivalent of curling. Even though boccia is often thought of as warm weather beach time activity, it was originally designed for those with cerebral palsy.
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