Boccia wheelchair basketball ... Experience of events Until the opening of Tokyo Para, August 24, 14:00
Along with the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo Paralympic Games, an event that allows visitors to experience parasports in Tokyo's Sumida Ward has been held, and many families are visiting.
This event was organized by the Organizing Committee to learn about the appeal of the Paralympic Games, and it is possible to experience 15 competitions such as Boccia that competes how close it can be to a white target ball by throwing the ball. I can do it.
Many families visited from the morning, and in the wheelchair basketball corner, they were taking turns and shooting shots on the wheelchair for competition while receiving advice from players.
Many children also participated in Sitting Valley, who played while sitting, touching the unique fun by hitting a serve while sitting.
The 11-year-old boy who experienced Sitting Valley said, “It was difficult to hit the serve without using my feet. I was interested in the Paralympic Games and wanted to apply for a ticket.”
A mother who experienced wheelchair basketball with her daughter said, “I didn't get a shot at all and found the difficulty of the competition. I had a valuable experience and I wanted to watch it at the venue.”
This event is held at the Sumida Ward General Gymnasium in Tokyo until 5pm.