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2026 National Boccia Competition Calendar Kicks Off with Spotlight on Espoir Team at Défi Sportif

Published on: April 22, 2026
Carter Plumb smiling

Carter Plumb smiling during the 2024 Défi Sportif National Open
Photo Credit: Jean-Baptiste Benavent, Défi Sportif AlterGo

OTTAWA, ON (April 22, 2026) – The 2026 Défi Sportif AlterGo National Boccia Competition begins this week at the Maurice Richard Arena, running from April 24 to 26. As the first event on the national competition calendar, the spotlight will focus on Boccia Canada’s Espoir Team athletes, emerging competitors who represent the future of the sport in Canada.  

This competition serves as a key development opportunity within Boccia Canada’s performance pathway. These athletes are working toward future National Team selection, using high-level events like Défi Sportif to gain experience, test their skills, and measure their progress against top domestic competition. 

The event will feature individual competition only, giving Espoir athletes a valuable platform to demonstrate their growth and competitive readiness on the national stage. 

What 

2026 Défi Sportif AlterGo National Boccia Competition
View the results and the schedule here.  

Who 

45 athletes are participating in this year’s competition, including the following athletes from the Espoir Team: 

  • Carter Plumb (BC3) – Brampton, ON 
  • Joe Philpott (BC1) – St. John’s, NL 
  • Liza Puri (BC2) – London, ON 

When 

Friday, April 24 
Afternoon – Individual Competition 

Saturday, April 25
All Day – Individual Competition 

Sunday, April 26
All Day – Individual Competition 

Where 

Maurice Richard Arena
2800 Rue Viau
Montreal, QC H1V 3V4 

Interview Availability 

  • Mario Delisle, High Performance Director, Boccia Canada 
  • For interviews with participating athletes from your region, please contact Catherine Vigeant 

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Media Contact 

Zoe Meil-Charbonneau
National Program Coordinator 
[email protected] 

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