Municipal Boccia Circuit for Seniors Kicks Off in Matosinhos

The first stage of the initiative promoted by the City Council brought together 9 teams and featured 12 games of camaraderie and sportsmanship.

Generic image of elderly people playing boccia in a municipal sports hall in Portugal.
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Generic image of elderly people playing boccia in a municipal sports hall in Portugal.

The Padrão da Légua Municipal Pavilion, in Matosinhos, hosted the first stage of the Municipal Boccia Circuit for Seniors, an initiative that brought together 9 teams from 8 entities in the municipality.

The competition, marked by concentration, accuracy, and strategy, took place over an afternoon of camaraderie and sportsmanship, with 12 games being played.
Throughout the 2026/2027 season, the circuit will feature 8 stages, aiming to promote sports practice, socialization, and active aging through an accessible and inclusive sport.
This initiative is promoted by the Matosinhos City Council, as part of the "Matosinhos, Melhora e Multiplica – M3" Program, co-financed by NORTE 2030, Portugal 2030, and the European Union.
The second stage of the circuit is scheduled for November 12.
Based on information from the official source: Matosinhos Sport, E.M. (16/10/2026)