People with disabilities in Guernsey 'could compete internationally in Boccia'

Guernsey's Sports Commission and Guernsey Mobility Let's Go hope to encourage islanders with disabilities to get involved with accessible sport.

The Commission has set up a Boccia Club for people with disabilities, with the aim is to give islanders the chance to get active and play competitive sport.

Boccia is a precision ball sport, similar to bowls. It is played at local, national and international levels by athletes with physical disabilities.

The Commission wants to encourage all sports to be more inclusive and help improve access to a wider range of accessible sport.

A celebration of disability sport took place on 8 December at Beau Sejour in Guernsey.