The Mixed Team BC1/2 defending champion Portugal failed to challenge Britain in the final, lost to the top world ranked team 8-4.

Earlier in the day, Spain edged China 5-4 to clinch the bronze medal.

Boccia is a ball tossing game where points are awarded for accuracy. It is played in 42 countries and regions and is governed by the International Boccia Committee (IBC), under the Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association.

Boccia competition, slated for Sept. 7-12 at the Beijing Paralympics, attracted 88 players including 62 men and 26 women from 20 countries and regions.

(Xinhua News Agency September 12, 2008)