How a little-known sport changed Jessi's life when she was diagnosed with a neurological disorder

Jessi Hooper is so dedicated to boccia that she has gone without food to make sure she can afford to play. Key points: Boccia is a mix between bocce and lawn bowls and is the fastest growing Paralympic sport globally Created for people with cerebral palsy, the sport is now also played by people with disabilities that affect motor skills Australia has the number one pairs team in the world Including competing at the Boccia Nationals recently held in Brisbane, where she won a silver medal in the singles competition and a bronze in the teams. "I found Boccia and my mental health improved significantly, I found friends, I found a sport I really loved to do and enjoy." "It is the most inclusive sport in the world, it's played indoors and it's accessible," Boccia Australia president Richard Boele said. "For those sports that are specifically designed for people with disability and genuinely built up to be as inclusive as possible, it can be harder to get that recognition," Mr Boele said.