Dora Basic

Started: She began playing boccia in 2003. She then took a break from the sport to focus on her studies before returning to play boccia recreationally in 2012 and began competing at an elite level in 2014. "I took a break from boccia because of high school and college, and when I finished college I returned." (zeneimediji.hr, 17 Jan 2023; hpo.hr, 07 Apr 2022; 035portal.hr, 26 Mar 2022) Awards: She was named the Most Successful Female Para Athlete for 2023 in Slavonski Brod, Croatia. (slavonski-brod.hr, 22 Mar 2024) Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES She has been a member of the Association of Persons with Disabilities Loco Moto Slavonski Brod in Croatia. She has also served as president of Dan Boccia Club in Croatia. "I have a lot of work because as the president of the club, I am also responsible for its administrative affairs, organising competitions, attending and also hosting them." (zeneimediji.hr, 17 Jan 2023; hpo.hr, 07 Apr 2022; 035portal.hr, 26 Mar 2022)