Join us on Sunday, January 19th, at the Bandaragama Sports Complex for the Age-Group Bocce Championship, proudly organized by the Nation Forum of Women with Disabilities (NFWD)in collaboration with Srilankasports.com and powered by The Child Fund Sri Lanka.

NFWD Leads the Way in Empowering Youth through Sports!

Join us on Sunday, January 19th, at the Bandaragama Sports Complex for the Age-Group Bocce Championship, proudly organized by the Nation Forum of Women with Disabilities (NFWD)in collaboration with Srilankasports.com and powered by The Child Fund Sri Lanka.

This inspiring event aims to uplift children with disabilities, providing a platform to showcase their talents and break down societal barriers. With technical support from the Srilankasports.com Academy for Special Needs and funding from Child Fund-Sri Lanka, approximately 50 young athletes will compete in categories like individual, doubles, and mixed doubles across Under-16, Under-18, and Under-20 age groups.

Bocce, a Paralympic sport, symbolizes inclusivity and determination, perfectly aligning with NFWD’s mission to empower and inspire.Come cheer for these amazing athletes and celebrate the spirit of inclusion and sportsmanship!

To read the full article about this exciting sport and the event details, visit “SriLankaSports.com” through the link below.
https://www.srilankasports.com/2025/01/08/srilankasports-com-to-organize-age-group-bocce-championship/

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