From May 19 to May 28, 2025, the Thai city of Pattaya will host the Asia and Oceania Boccia Regional Championship, a crucial event in the para sport calendar. The tournament will take place at the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH), located within the Royal Cliff Beach Hotel, and will bring together the top boccia athletes from China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Singapore, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, UAE and Uzbekistan in search of vital points for qualification to the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.
The PEACH in Pattaya has hosted multiple international events, establishing itself as a hub for para sports in Asia.
Venue and Dates
Location: Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH), Pattaya, Thailand
Competition Dates: May 22 to May 27, 2025
Highlighted Asian Participation
The championship will feature the participation of athletes from various Asian countries, including:
Thailand
Worawut Saengampa (BC2): With an outstanding performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, where he won a gold medal in the individual BC2 category.
Pornchok Larpyen (BC4) and Ladamanee Kla-Han (BC3): Both with Paralympic experience, they bring depth and strategy to the national team.
Hong Kong, China
Ho Yuen-kei (BC3): A double gold medalist at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, she is recognized for her technical precision and leadership on the field.
Cheung Yuen (BC4): Currently ranked number one in the Asian ranking of her category, she reached the individual final at Paris 2024.
Malaysia
Noor Askuzaimey Mat Salim (BC4): With an outstanding career, including gold medals at the Para Asian Games and the Asia-Oceania Regional Championship 2023.
Singapore
Jeralyn Tan (BC1): A finalist at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, her story of perseverance and success makes her an inspiration within the Singaporean team.
The Asia and Oceania Regional Boccia Championship is a key competition organized by World Boccia, serving as a platform for athletes from Asia and Oceania to compete at the highest level and earn points for the world rankings. This event is particularly significant in the Paralympic cycle, as the results directly impact on the qualification for the Paralympic Games.
The championship is expected to showcase emerging talent in Asian boccia, as well as provide an opportunity for established athletes to strengthen their positions in the world rankings. With an eye on Los Angeles 2028, every match in Pattaya will be crucial in shaping the future of boccia in the region.
