Boccia is a precision ball sport that is similar to bocce, bowls, and pétanque. It is played by individuals, pairs, or teams of three, and all events are mixed gender. The aim of the game is to throw leather balls, colored red or blue, as close as possible to a white target ball, or jack. Boccia is played on a court measuring 12.5 m × 6 m (41 ft × 20 ft) with 2 m (6.6 ft) of empty, in-bounds, playable space around it. The surface of the court is flat and smooth, typically a converted wooden basketball and/or volleyball court but sometimes a hard turf surface flooring. The throwing area is divided into six rectangular throwing boxes in which the athletes must stay completely within during play.

Boccia can be played on a recreational and/or competitive basis. Competitions are organized locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. The international competition calendar is based on the Summer Paralympic Games quadrennial, with international regional championships in the first year, world championships in the second year, world cup in the third year, and the Paralympic games in the fourth year. There are approximately 350 internationally ranked boccia players.

Boccia is a Paralympic sport introduced in 1984. It is designed specifically for athletes with a disability affecting locomotor function. Boccia can be played one-on-one, in pairs, or in teams of three. The balls can be thrown or put in play with a ramp. The court can be any size for recreational play, but it is 10m by 6m for competition. The object of the game is to throw or roll leather-like balls so that they land as close as possible to a target ball called the Jack. Each side gets six colored balls, red or blue, and red goes first. Boccia balls are made in a variety of hardness and weight, and players generally prefer the softer balls because they move less on the court.

Boccia is played competitively at national and international levels by athletes who require a wheelchair because of their disability. It is a game of strategy and accuracy that was originally designed to be played by people with cerebral palsy, but now the sport includes athletes with impairments that affect motor skills.