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The little-known sport unlocking Florence's competitive edge

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 1 min read 3 hours ago


An introduction to the little-known sport of boccia has given 10-year-old Florence Nickel, who lives with an acquired brain injury affecting her mobility and speech, a new sense of competition and community.
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