Has Bocce Ever Been an Olympic Sport?

THE HISTORY OF BOCCE BALL
The game was played by everyone – young or old, man or woman – thanks to its ease and versatility. During his time unifying and nationalizing Italy, Giuseppe Garibaldi popularized bocce ball in Italy. Today, it is an Olympic sport.

Is bocce played in the Olympics?

Boccia has origins in ancient Greece, where players threw large stones at a small target. Today, this sport is one of only two that does not have an Olympic counterpart.

When did bocce become an Olympic sport?

For years, bocce was considered the game of Italian immigrants. Today, it has become one of the country's newest team sports and will be featured for the first time in the 1996 Olympic Games.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

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