National competition returns to Singapore with help from portable bocce courts

Special Olympics Singapore hosted its first national bocce competition in more than two years last month, signalling a return to top-level play for some the country’s most dedicated and skilful Special Olympics bocce athletes.

Three of Packaworld’s portable Packabocce courts, sponsored by UOL Group Limited, set the sporting scene for the 25 participating athletes, who relished the opportunity to compete at host venue Bendemeer Secondary School on 13 July.

Special Olympics Singapore Sports Manager Samy Lim said that the courts added a touch of professionalism to the event, which was an all-round success and a good indicator of the steady rise in popularity of bocce throughout Singapore.

The national Special Olympics Singapore Bocce Competition hadn’t been held since the Covid-19 pandemic, so re-invigorating it was a significant milestone, he said.

“The event was successfully concluded, thanks to the athletes, volunteers, officials and staff of Special Olympics Singapore.

“I must also thank Packaworld for the timely delivery of the inflatable bocce courts for our competition. We have received rave reviews from the different stakeholders about the courts.”

Special Olympics Singapore had previously staged competitions using courts made of PVC pipes, which had to be transported on a trailer, sorted, and assembled. In contrast, the new inflatable Packabocce courts can be packed down into a bag, easily transported in the back of a small car, and set up much more quickly.

Packaworld Chief Executive Peter Roberts said Special Olympics Singapore’s use of Packabocce courts demonstrated its commitment to providing high-quality facilities for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

"The event highlights the potential for bocce to grow even further in Singapore and we hope the versatility of our portable Packabocce courts will create further opportunities to bring the joy of sport to more communities across the country.”

To see the athletes in action at the Special Olympics Singapore Bocce Competition 2024, watch Special Olympics Singapore’s wrap up video, below.

Video: Special Olympics Singapore Bocce Competition 2024

>> Find out more about our portable bocce courts on our Packabocce page.

NOTE: All photos and videos in this article were provided courtesy of Special Olympics Singapore.