Raffa
Played on a 26.5m synthetic lane with 107mm balls. Pointing, raffa shot and volo shot decide the end.
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.
Affiliated Units & Countries
Officers in Command
Mr. Tarun Uppal
President ·
Mr. Sucha Singh
Director ·
Mr. Sunny Nanda
Secretary ·
Upcoming Events
Dec
2026
National Referee Certification Camp
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Officials
Jan
2027
Asian Raffa Qualifier — India Squad Camp
Patiala, Punjab · National squad
Principal's View
Four codes, one federation
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.
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11 AugNotice
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.
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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