Korea Institute of Sport Science signs partnership with World Boccia Federation

The Korea Institute of Sport Science and the World Boccia Federation have agreed to work together as Seoul hosts the 2026 World Boccia Championships.

World Boccia Federation President John Morgan and other federation officials visited the institute in Seoul’s Songpa district on Sept. 2. The two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding and pledged to continue cooperation by combining the institute’s expertise with the federation’s international network.

Boccia is played by athletes with cerebral lesions or comparable motor disabilities. The sport combines elements of marbles and curling, with players competing to place their balls closest to a target.

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This agreement will be an important opportunity to improve performance in boccia.

South Korea has built a strong Paralympic record in boccia, winning 10 consecutive gold medals. Park Sang-hyun, head of the Korea Institute of Sport Science, said the agreement would help improve performance in the sport. “This agreement will be an important opportunity to improve performance in boccia,” he said. “Going forward, the two organizations will join forces in various forms of cooperation, including joint research and on-site support.”

The institute said it plans to use the agreement as a starting point for expanding cooperation with international federations in individual sports and continuing to build an international network in sports science for athletes with disabilities.

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Going forward, the two organizations will join forces in various forms of cooperation, including joint research and on-site support.