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Confédération Mondiale des Sports de Boules

School Games Federation of India

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Entries open — 5th National Raffa Championship, Pune (12–16 Sep 2026) Para Boules National Trials, New Delhi — register before 20 Sep Referee certification camp nominations invited from all state units Junior Interstate Boules Cup fixtures to be announced shortly Affiliation window for new district associations closes 30 Sep Entries open — 5th National Raffa Championship, Pune (12–16 Sep 2026) Para Boules National Trials, New Delhi — register before 20 Sep Referee certification camp nominations invited from all state units Junior Interstate Boules Cup fixtures to be announced shortly Affiliation window for new district associations closes 30 Sep

Raffa is an international boules game played across the world for more than a century. It is a game for all ages and abilities — played indoors or outdoors, as singles, pairs or team events, with fully integrated para categories.

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One sport, one family, one nation — Game for all, play for inclusion.

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Section 8 Company

Ministry of Corporate Affairs

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NITI Aayog

JK/2024/0450180

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MSME

UDHAM-JK-07-0059748

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Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan

Affiliated body

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Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

Government of India

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Special Olympics Bharat

J&K chapter partner

Bocce Raffa Speed Ball Go Game Skating Self Defence Inclusive Sports

Affiliated Units & Countries

zone · affiliated since · clubs

Officers in Command

Shri R. K. Verma

Shri R. K. Verma

President · New Delhi

Smt. Anjali Deshmukh

Smt. Anjali Deshmukh

General Secretary · Pune

Shri Imran Sheikh

Shri Imran Sheikh

Treasurer · Hyderabad

Dr. Meera Nair

Dr. Meera Nair

Chairperson, Medical & Anti-Doping · Kochi

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National Top Players

Master Aarav Kulkarni, student of Fergusson School Pune — selected for the 6th World Raffa Championship, Italy 2026

Ms. Ritika Sharma

Ms. Ritika Sharma

Selected for the International Club Raffa Championship, Poland 2026

Mr. Sunny Nanda

Mr. Sunny Nanda

Gold — Men's singles, 5th National Raffa Championship

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Upcoming Events

All events

Four codes, one federation

Raffa

Played on a 26.5m synthetic lane with 107mm balls. Pointing, raffa shot and volo shot decide the end.

Volo

The aerial game — the ball is thrown in a high arc to strike the target without touching the lane.

Petanque

Feet-together throwing on gravel terrain, the most widely played boules code worldwide.

Para Boules

Seated and standing classes with ramp and assistant support, fully integrated in our calendar.

Daily Updates

  • 11 Aug
    Notice

    Circular 42/2026: state affiliation renewal

    All affiliated state associations must submit renewal documents and audited accounts to the general secretary before 30 September 2026.

  • 08 Aug
    Result

    West Zone Raffa League concluded

    Maharashtra topped the table with 14 points, followed by Gujarat and Goa. Full scorecards available with the technical committee.

  • 02 Aug
    Coaching

    Level-1 coaching syllabus revised

    The revised syllabus adds a dedicated module on para-classification and court accessibility, effective from the next camp cycle.

  • 27 Jul
    Selection

    Senior squad probables announced

    Twenty-four probables have been shortlisted for the national camp. Athletes must report with medical fitness certificates.

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Photo Gallery

Bocce Ball Championship — inaugural throw
Bocce Ball Championship — inaugural throw
Medal ceremony, school category
Medal ceremony, school category
Youth training on the synthetic court
Youth training on the synthetic court
Special Olympics Bharat — Jammu & Kashmir chapter
Special Olympics Bharat — Jammu & Kashmir chapter
Felicitation by Jammu & Kashmir Police
Felicitation by Jammu & Kashmir Police
Athletes and coaches with the Raffa ball
Athletes and coaches with the Raffa ball
Federation representation at a state function
Federation representation at a state function
Inclusive sports outreach programme
Inclusive sports outreach programme
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Getting started

Frequently asked

Still unsure? The secretariat replies to most inquiries within three working days.

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Anyone above eight years of age. Clubs run separate junior, senior, women's and para groups, and no prior experience is needed to start.

Apply through your state unit with a registration certificate, office-bearer list and court details. The affiliation window closes 30 September each year.

Clubs provide practice sets. Competitive raffa uses 107mm balls of approved weight; the technical committee publishes the current approved list every season.

Yes. Seated and standing classes with ramp and assistant support are scheduled in the same championships as all other categories.

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Recognised & supported by

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Sports Authority of India CMSB Asian Boules Confederation Indian Olympic Association Khelo India Para Sports Council Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Sports Authority of India CMSB Asian Boules Confederation Indian Olympic Association Khelo India Para Sports Council