The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games delivered unforgettable moments in boccia, a sport celebrated for its strategy and precision. From historic firsts to displays of incredible skill, the competition showcased the growing global talent in this captivating game. This year's games introduced gender-specific medal events, marking a significant step towards equality in the sport. Fifteen countries reached the podium, proving that the level of competition has increased dramatically since previous Paralympics.
Home favourite Aurélie Aubert's gold medal win was a major highlight, earning France their first-ever Paralympic boccia medal. Other memorable moments included Stephen McGuire's emotional victory for Team GB in the men's BC4 final and China's first-ever team gold. However, the increased competition also meant that some long-time favourites, like three-time Paralympic champion David Smith, missed out on medals this time around.
Join us as we dive into the details and data of the boccia events of Paris 2024.
Medallists in each boccia event:
| Event Category | Gold Medallist/s | Silver Medallist/s | Bronze Medallist/s |
| BC1 - Men’s Individual | John Loung (Hong Kong) | Sungjoon Jung (Korea) |
Muhamad Syafa (Indonesia)
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| BC2 - Men’s Individual | Worawut Saengampa (Thailand) | Muhammad Bintang Herlangga (Indonesia) |
Watcharaphon Vongsa (Thailand)
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| BC3 Men’s Individual | Ho Won Jeong (Hong Kong) | Daniel Michel (Australia) |
Grigorios Polychronidis (Greece)
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| BC4 Men’s Individual | Stephen McGuire (Great Britain) | Edilson Chica Chica (Colombia) |
Artem Kolinko (Ukraine)
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| BC1 - Women’s Individual | Aurélie Aubert (France) | Yee Ting Jeralyn Tan (Singapore) |
Hiromi Endo (Japan)
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| BC2 - Women’s Individual | Cristina Goncalves (Portugal) | So Yeong Jeong (Korea) |
Gischa Zayana (Indonesia)
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| BC3 Women’s Individual | Yuen Kei Ho (Hong Kong) | Jamieson Leeson (Australia) |
Sunhee Kang (Korea)
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| BC4 Women’s Individual | Ximei Lin (China) | Yuen Cheung (Hong Kong) |
Leidy Chica Chica (Colombia)
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| BC3 Mixed Pairs | Hong Kong | Korea | Argentina |
| BC4 Mixed Pairs | Colombia | Hong Kong | Thailand |
| BC1/BC2 Mixed Team | China | Indonesia | Japan |
Boccia medal totals by country at Paris 2024:
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Hong Kong, China | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2nd | People’s Republic of China | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd | Republic of Korea | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 4th | Colombia | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 5th | Thailand | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 6th | France | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6th | Great Britain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6th | Portugal | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7th | Indonesia | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 8th | Australia | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 9th | Singapore | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10th | Japan | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 11th | Argentina | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11th | Greece | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11th | Ukraine | 0 | 0 | 1 |