Nadav Levi, a boccia player representing Israel at the Paralympics, was set to compete in his second match after a successful 7-2 win in his first. However, his Tunisian opponent, Tiashi Ashraf, did not appear for the match, citing illness. This resulted in a technical victory for Levi with a score of 6-0. While Ashraf claimed illness, the Israeli delegation believes he withdrew due to reluctance to compete against Levi. Levi, a European champion from last year, is a founding member of the boccia sport in Israel. He will now aim for a top-two finish in his group to qualify for the quarterfinals. Boccia, a sport for individuals with severe disabilities, involves strategically rolling balls towards a target, similar to pétanque. This requires intense focus, precision, and skill.
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