Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
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Dates7–12 September 2008
| Boccia at the XIII Paralympic Games | |
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.svg) Paralympic Boccia | |
| Venue | Beijing National Convention Center |
| Dates | 7–12 September 2008 |
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Boccia at the 2008 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events. The competitions were held in the Beijing National Convention Center from September 7 to September 12.
Boccia players were given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability. The classification system allows players to compete against others with a similar level of function. The boccia classifications were BC1 through BC4.
Events
For each of the events below, medals were contested for one or more of the above classifications. All events were mixed, meaning that men and women competed together.
- Mixed singles
- BC1
- BC2
- BC3
- BC4
- Mixed team
- BC1–2
- Mixed pairs
- BC3
- BC4
Participating countries
There were 88 athletes taking part in this sport.
Argentina (4)
Brazil (2)
Canada (7)
China (9)
Czech Republic (2)
Finland (3)
Great Britain (4)
Greece (3)
Hong Kong (6)
Hungary (2)
Ireland (4)
Japan (4)
New Zealand (7)
Norway (3)
Portugal (9)
Slovakia (2)
South Korea (4)
Spain (9)
Thailand (3)
United States (1)
