Sporting Chance

The atmosphere at the city-run New Taipei Special School’s student activity center one spring Saturday was as lively as any weekday. Dozens of people were at the monthly training for boccia, an offshoot of the precision ball sport bocce that was developed for people with physical disabilities, with parents, friends and coaches whooping in support of each point scored. “The movements involved in accurately throwing a ball are challenging for everyone,” said Sweenie Lin (林恬), founder and secretary general of Boccia Taiwan Sports Federation (BTSF).