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Area of Science:

  • Adapted sports science
  • Parasport research
  • Gender studies in sports

Background:

  • Boccia, a popular adapted sport, has historically featured mixed-gender participation.
  • Recent changes to gender separation in Boccia lack scientific justification.
  • Understanding gender dynamics in Boccia performance is crucial for sport development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between gender participation and performance in international Boccia events.
  • To provide scientific evidence regarding gender integration in Boccia.
  • To inform future policies on gender in adapted sports.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from four international Boccia events (2012-2018).
  • Inclusion of 2708 partials (32,496 ball throws) from official competition records.
  • Statistical examination of performance differences across genders and Boccia classes (BC1-BC4).

Main Results:

  • Male Boccia performance showed a steady increase from 2012-2018, stabilizing in later years.
  • Female Boccia performance demonstrated a growing trend from 2016 onwards.
  • No significant gender-based performance differences were found in Boccia classes BC1, BC2, and BC3; minor differences in BC4 had low association.

Conclusions:

  • Performance analysis supports the integration of men and women in Boccia.
  • Co-ed Boccia can foster effective female participation and equal opportunities.
  • Promoting Boccia as a mixed-gender activity enhances physical activity and quality of life for individuals with disabilities.