Gabriele Zendron wins gold in men's BC3 at World Boccia Challenger

Gabriele Zendron secured the gold medal in the men's BC3 category at the World Boccia Challenger 2026 in Olbia. In a closely contested final, Zendron defeated Spain's Diaz with a score of 6-5. Although Zendron held an early 6-0 lead, Diaz mounted a comeback in the third end, but Zendron maintained composure to secure the title.

In the same competition, Paolo Alfonsi finished in fourth place after losing 1-6 to Colombia's Romero in the third-place match. Romero took the bronze, while Alfonsi had previously lost to Diaz 6-1.

Roberto Favre, President of the Italian Bocce Federation, praised Zendron's victory, describing it as a win achieved through character and composure.