World Boccia Challenger Circuit • Historic European Campaign
Pilsen 2026 World Boccia Challenger – Czech Republic
Venue: Pilsen, Czech Republic | Outcome: Historic 5 Gold Medals | Contingent: 6 Indian Boccia Athletes (BSFI)
Team India scripted European para-sport history at the Pilsen World Boccia Challenger in the Czech Republic, capturing an extraordinary 5 Gold Medals with a compact 6-member national squad fielded by the Boccia Sports Federation of India (BSFI) under President Jaspreet Singh Dhaliwal.
Champions of Pilsen
- Ajeya Raj (BC4 Men's Individual – Gold): Representing the Indian Army and BSFI, Ajeya Raj dominated the BC4 classification in his international debut campaign, defeating top-seeded European contenders to claim Gold.
- Anjali Thakur (BC2 Women's Individual – Gold): Rising from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh and trained at the BSFI national camp in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, Anjali Thakur defeated Poland 5–2 in the final after overcoming higher-ranked opponents from Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
- Team & Pair Dominance: Supported by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), Sports Authority of India (SAI), and BSFI coaching staff, India finished atop the Challenger medal standings.