In order to expand our efforts toward a symbiotic society in the wake of the Tokyo Paralympics, Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, is promoting exchanges by opening a parasports boccia class where people can play regardless of their disabilities or age.
Boccia is a parasport that competes for how close a red or blue ball can be to a white target ball, and is devised so that it can be played together regardless of disability, age, gender, etc.
On the 19th, nine men and women from teens to 70s gathered at a sports facility in the ward to throw the ball as they wish and compete for points.
On the 19th, men with Down's syndrome and autism also participated, cheering for the play of other participants with applause, and responding to the cheers from those around them with a guts pose.
Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, has been holding boccia classes every month since last year, triggered by the Tokyo Paralympics, and wants to promote initiatives through parasports toward the realization of a symbiotic society.
A 20-year-old man with Down Syndrome who participated said, "It was fun. I did my best."
In addition, the mother who participated together said, "My son learned to follow the rules and cooperate with the team through boccia, and now I can express my intention to" I want to throw ". It will lead to growth, so even every week I want to participate. "