Indian Boccia achieved its greatest-ever European triumph at the Pilsen World Boccia Challenger in the Czech Republic, where a compact 6-member national squad fielded by the Boccia Sports Federation of India (BSFI) captured a historic 5 Gold Medals against top-seeded international opposition.
Ajeya Raj & Anjali Thakur Lead the Golden Charge
- Ajeya Raj (BC4 Men's Individual – Gold): Representing the Indian Army and BSFI, Ajeya Raj delivered a masterclass in tactical ball placement and power shots to claim the BC4 Individual Gold Medal in his international debut campaign.
- Anjali Thakur (BC2 Women's Individual – Gold): Hailing from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh and honed at BSFI national camps in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, Anjali Thakur overcame higher-ranked European contenders from Slovakia and the Czech Republic before defeating Poland 5–2 in the championship final.
- Unprecedented Strike Rate: Securing 5 Gold medals with a 6-player squad underscores the technical rigor of BSFI's national training ecosystem, supported by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI).