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Annual Hong Kong Boccia Competition for the Elderly
Since 2003, Helping Hand have been introducing and promoting this sport to the elderly, and provide related training so that they can show their skills and enjoy the sport.
Accessible sport for all
The ball used in boccia is very light and suitable for all people, including the frail and even wheelchair-bound elderly and disabled people.It is the best sport for elderly as it can strengthen their back strength and hand-eye coordination, help them to develop their potential, affirm their self-image and widen their social circle.
The tournament attracts more than 1,000 participants every year, reflecting the popularity of boccia among the elderly.
Boccia promotion courses
We provide two categories of Boccia promotion courses:
1. Trial classes
Aim to provide participants with an initial understanding of the basic gameplay and simple rules of boccia. It is primarily targeted to groups interested in boccia.
2.
Instructor training classes
Aim to train as instructors to help the elderly learn boccia, game skills, and game strategies. It is aimed at staff from various organisations, as well as those interested in boccia.
Annual Hong Kong Boccia Competition for the Elderly
2025年「全港長者硬地滾球大賽」已於2025年10月31日假將軍澳體育館主場館順利舉行。
今年比賽有超過 374位參加者，組成 187隊，來自 63個服務單位，反應非常熱烈！
非常感謝 省善真堂慈善基金 慷慨贊助，令活動得以順利舉行！
同時衷心感謝以下義工隊嘅支持：
- Timberland 義工隊
- 港鐵「鐵路人．鐵路心」義工隊
- 九巴之友 義工隊
特別鳴謝以下嘉賓蒞臨支持：
- 西貢區議員方國珊女士
- 黃大仙及西貢區福利專員李金容女士
推廣硬地滾球畀長者
我哋一直積極推廣硬地滾球畀長者，呢項運動簡單易學、低強度又具包容性，特別適合行動不便或有輕度認知障礙嘅長者。透過參與，唔單止可以提升身體協調同專注力，仲可以促進社交，令長者保持活力同快樂。我哋希望有更多長者可以一齊參與，享受運動帶嚟嘅正面影響！
一齊推動「積極樂齡」，為長者創造更多開心時光！
查詢
電話：(852) 2144 9969
傳真：(852) 2144 9906
電郵：boccia@helpinghand.org.hk
Acknowledgements
This year’s Competition is fully supported by
SHANG SIN CHUN TONG CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Promotional poster for Boccia courses and competition held by Helping Hand
Hong Kong Boccia Competition for the Elderly 2024
A Great Success
Helping Hand’s Annual Hong Kong Boccia Competition for the Elderly was held on October 29th and was another resounding success, with over 375 participants, 174 Teams and 80 Elderly Centres and Care Homes taking part.
Again nearly 100 volunteers and staff ensured a fast moving and well run event.
Boccia Brings Joy to Seniors’ Lives
After months of practice, strategising and co-ordinating with their team mates, Hong Kong’s enthusiastic elderly showed up at the Tseung Kwan O Indoor sports Hall to compete in the Senior Citizens’ fastest growing sport. This year the tournament included many wheelchair-bound participants and many in their 80’s and 90’s Our prize for the oldest player went to Po Lam’s Lau Moon-wing at 99 years of age! The benefits are immense; great for cognitive skills, physical and social benefits and of course, great fun!
Helping Hand has been promoting Boccia, a game designed originally for those with cerebral palsy, ever since our Head of Physio, Rosa Ma, introduced the sport, to our homes in 2004. After slightly adapting the game to better suit the elderly, Rosa then began spreading it to other Hong Kong Homes, outside those of Helping Hand. The result,- this extraordinary competition for Kong Kong’s senior citizens, which proves our lives shouldn’t be defined by age!
Congratulations to all the winners of the Annual Hong Kong Boccia Competition for the Elderly! We are proud of every participant and their achievements. The full list of awardees can be foundhere。
Media Report
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