Players with cerebral palsy classified as CP1 or CP2 athletes as well as athletes with other severe physical disabilities (eg, muscular dystrophy) are eligible to compete in Boccia.

Players are classified into four classes depending on their functional ability:

BC1: For both CP1 throwers and CP2 foot players. Athletes may compete with the help of an assistant, who must remain outside the athlete's playing box. The assistant can only stabilize or adjust the playing chair and give a ball to the player on his request.

BC2: For CP2 throwing players. Players are not eligible for assistance.

BC3: For players with a very severe physical disability. Players use an assistive device and may be assisted by a person, who will remain in the player's box but who must keep his/her back to the court and eyes averted from play.

BC4: For players with other severe physical disabilities. Players are not eligible for assistance.

(BOCOG)