Boccia National Team Chasing Quota for Paris

Arda Günay, Head of the Boccia Technical Board of the Turkish Physically Disabled Sports Federation (TBESF), said that the championship is important because it gives quotas to the Paralympics. Noting that the preparation environment in Aksaray and the state's facilities are very good, Günay said: "Aksaray Paralympic Preparation Center is a center suitable for our physically, visually impaired, and other handicapped athletes. We continue our activities at this center with great ease. It has been 7 years since the Boccia branch was established in our country. We accelerated our work this year and followed different tactics. We are also reaping the fruits of our efforts. Last year, we participated in three international tournaments. Some of our friends received second and third-place medals. This year, we plan to camp until August. The championship to be held in the Netherlands is for us It is very important, we want to get a quota by winning a gold medal and go to the 2024 Paralympic Games to be held in Paris."
Mentioning that they were invited to the European Paralympic Championship in the BC3 and BC4 categories, Günay said, "Our competitors, whom we think will challenge us the most, are our Slovakian competitors in the BC4 category and our Czech competitors in the BC3 category. We continue our work by solving their technical tactics by watching their videos." said.
Boccia National Team trainer Şefika Şeker Kaygusuz reminded that they won two silver and two bronze medals by participating in three competitions after the previous camps. Emphasizing that they entered the camp in Aksaray for the European Championship, Kaygusuz said, "We came back from the competition held in Italy and participated in 22 countries as the second in the world. This time we want to bring the gold medal." used the phrase. Kaygusuz noted that they know their opponents and their self-confidence has increased due to their success in previous championships.
Pointing out that returning from the championships with medals motivates them, Kaygusuz said, "We can't do strength training because our BC3 class is a heavy group, but they are extremely good on the field. He improved himself in our BC4 class at close and far distances. I hope the results in the championship will come as we expected. We believe that we will return with a gold medal this time." he said.
Reference: https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/dunyadan-spor/bedensel-engelliler-boccia-milli-takimi-paris-icin-kota-pesinde-/2849807