Uttar Pradesh Para Boccia
State Governing Body for Para Boccia in UP
Officially registered on 18th March 2026 and proudly affiliated with the Boccia Sports Federation of India (BSFI), the Uttar Pradesh Para Boccia Association (UPPBA) unites clinicians, rehabilitation specialists, coaches, and para-athletes across Uttar Pradesh.
Designed for individuals with severe neurological, muscular, and locomotor conditions, Para Boccia combines tactical precision with full accessibility — and UP athletes are already clinching national Gold & Silver medals and World Challenger podiums.
Hospital-to-Court Clinical Model
Spearheaded by the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PMR) at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (Dr. RMLIMS), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh pioneered India’s dedicated hospital-based Boccia Rehabilitation Unit for patients recovering from long ICU stays and severe neuromuscular disabilities.
Featured in The Times of India (Jan 2026), UPPBA bridges medical institutions — SGPGI, KGMU, DSMNRU, CRC Lucknow, ALIMCO, and AIIMS Gorakhpur — straight into competitive para-sport.
Inclusive Growth Across All 75 Districts
Our Vision: “To make Boccia accessible to every eligible person with a disability in Uttar Pradesh and empower them to achieve their full potential through sports.”
Our Mission: “To promote inclusive sports, identify talent, facilitate training and create pathways for athletes from Uttar Pradesh to represent the state and the country at national and international platforms.”
Four Paralympic Sport Classes (BC1–BC4)
- BC1: Athletes with severe cerebral palsy throwing or kicking the ball, permitted an assistant on court.
- BC2: Cerebral palsy athletes competing independently by hand without assistive ramp support.
- BC3: Athletes with severe four-limb limitation using an assistive ramp and sports assistant — proudly championed in UP by Ms. Sarita Dwivedi.
- BC4: Non-cerebral severe physical impairments (muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury, amputees) — led in UP by 4x National Champion Mr. Jatin Kushwah.
Dr. RMLIMS Lucknow • Nov 4, 2026
UPPBA Vision
“To make Boccia accessible to every eligible person with a disability in Uttar Pradesh and empower them to achieve their full potential through sports.”
UPPBA Mission
“To promote inclusive sports, identify talent, facilitate training and create pathways for athletes from Uttar Pradesh to represent the state and the country at national and international platforms.”
Leadership Driving Boccia UP
Combining medical rehabilitation science, sports psychiatry, and dedicated para-athletic governance across Uttar Pradesh.
Dr. Amit Ranjan
Asst. Professor, Dept. of PMR • Dr. RMLIMS, Lucknow
Pioneer of India’s hospital-based Boccia Rehabilitation Unit for post-ICU recovery at Dr. RMLIMS; moderator of UPPBA National Webinar Series and BSFI-honoured state leader.
Dr. Priyanka Yadav
Organising Secretary • State Para-Sports Operations
Spearheading UP district coordination, athlete facilitation, UPPBA National Webinar organisation, and contingent leadership honoured at the 2nd Boccia India Federation Cup 2026.
Prof. Dr. V. S. Gogia & Dr. Manoj Prithviraj
Prof. (Dr.) V. S. Gogia (Head, Dept. of PMR, Dr. RMLIMS Lucknow) — Patron & Session Chairperson guiding clinical para-rehab.
Dr. Manoj Prithviraj (Head, Dept. of Psychiatry, AIIMS Gorakhpur) — Expert Speaker on mental focus & competitive resilience.
Boccia Across Uttar Pradesh
Tap any regional hub or city marker on the Uttar Pradesh vector map to explore UPPBA’s clinical rehabilitation hospitals, assistive technology partners, and star athlete strongholds across the state.
Boccia Across
Uttar Pradesh
Select any regional hub or city marker on the Uttar Pradesh vector map to explore UPPBA’s clinical rehabilitation hospitals, assistive technology partners, and star athlete strongholds across the state.
UP Hub Classification
Achievements & Landmarks
Since its registration on 18th March 2026, UPPBA has combined medical rehabilitation leadership with podium dominance at the 2nd Boccia India Federation Cup in New Delhi.
Gold Medal
Mr. Jatin Kushwah Wins Gold
Clinched the prestigious BC-4 Gold Medal for Uttar Pradesh at the 2nd Boccia India Federation Cup 2026 held at Rajputana Rifles, New Delhi.
Silver Medal
Ms. Sarita Dwivedi Wins Silver
Captured the BC-3 Silver Medal for Uttar Pradesh at the 2nd Boccia India Federation Cup 2026 alongside international India representation at Pilsen 2026.
National Honour
UPPBA Leadership Felicitated
UPPBA President Dr. Amit Ranjan & General Secretary Dr. Priyanka Yadav were honoured by BSFI Chairman Ashok Bedi with World Boccia plaques.
Times of India
Pioneering Hospital Rehab Unit
PMR Dept at Dr. RMLIMS announced India’s dedicated hospital-based Boccia rehab unit for patients with post-ICU neuromuscular disability.
Read Times of India Feature →
State Conclave
Inaugural CME & Stakeholders’ Conclave
Uniting SGPGI, KGMU, DSMNRU, CRC Lucknow, ALIMCO, Indian Red Cross & BSFI with UPPBA to launch the Two-Week Campaign & Boccia Awareness Drive.
32+ Participants
Mental Strength & Performance Webinar
Expert talk by Dr. Manoj Prithviraj (Head Psychiatry, AIIMS Gorakhpur), chaired by Prof. Dr. V. S. Gogia, uniting athletes & officials nationwide.
Milestones & Events Calendar
Key 2026 milestones from UPPBA’s official state registration and National Federation Cup podiums & Pilsen World Boccia Challenger representation to clinical CME conclaves at Dr. RMLIMS.
Official State Association Registration
Registered UP State Association affiliated with BSFI across Uttar Pradesh jurisdiction.
2nd Boccia India Federation Cup & Int’l Stage
UP Won Gold (Jatin Kushwah) & Silver (Sarita Dwivedi) alongside Pilsen 2026 India Representation.
UPPBA Webinar Series – Session 01
Mental Strength, Focus & Performance with AIIMS Gorakhpur & Dr. RMLIMS.
Inaugural CME & Stakeholders’ Conclave
P&O, Assistive Tech & Inclusive Para-Sports ‘Boccia’ at Admin Building, Dr. RMLIMS.
Two-Week Special Campaign & Awareness Programme
Valedictory Boccia Outreach & Inclusive Trials uniting 8+ UP Medical & Rehab Institutions.
Our Star Players
Uttar Pradesh’s finest Para Boccia champions representing our state and India across National Championships, Federation Cups, and World Boccia Challengers.
Mr. Jatin Kushwah
2nd Fed Cup 2026 Gold • 4x National Champion • World Bahrain Medallist
Ms. Sarita Dwivedi
2nd Fed Cup 2026 Silver • Pilsen 2026 Team • Cairo Double Bronze
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Championing Inclusive Sport Across Uttar Pradesh
Support the Uttar Pradesh Para Boccia Association (UPPBA) as a clinical institution, corporate CSR partner, coach, or well-wisher — no national portal paperwork required here, connect directly with our state team.
Assistive Gear & BC3 Ramps
Competition leather ball sets & adaptive ramps
Hospital Rehab Pathways
Expanding the RMLIMS post-ICU Boccia model
State Trials & Nationals
Funding travel & camps for UP medallists
75 Districts Outreach
Grassroots workshops & awareness drives
Connect Directly with UPPBA
WhatsApp Dr. Priyanka Yadav (Organising Secretary): +91 70422 35965