KPMG Foundation & Boccia

KPMG Foundation Project

Boccia, often likened to petanque, is a paralympic sport that creates opportunities and removes barriers, allowing people with severe physical disabilities to the throwing arm to engage in physical activity and sports in a healthy way.

Organized into four 'ends', like ‘sets’ in tennis, players have a designated timeframe to play all their balls during each end. This is a very tactical sport where concentration and muscle control are very important.

Boccia is supported by Boccia Belgium, aiming to establish a national team of boccia players, further fostering inclusivity and competitiveness within the sport.

Making an impact

During three complete days of volunteering, KPMG employees dedicated their time to support the boccia community. On February 3rd and 4th, November 18th and 19th, and December 17th, our volunteers participated in the organization of matches to ensuring the smooth running of events.

A significant aspect of their contribution was assisting in boccia games, ensuring smooth transitions between 'ends' and facilitating a supportive environment for players with disabilities to engage in healthy competition. By running the clocks and maintaining the pace of the game, our volunteers played a crucial role in enabling individuals with disabilities to participate fully in Boccia and experience the joy of sportsmanship.

Our volunteers were deeply gratified by the opportunity to contribute to such a meaningful cause, recognizing the transformative power of sports in fostering inclusivity and breaking down barriers.

We're very grateful that our people took the opportunity and time to make a real difference. Because only #Together, many hands make warm hearts.

Check out the pictures below !