David Smith aims to reclaim boccia triple crown in Seoul
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:24 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

David Smith is competing at the World Championships in Seoul, South Korea, seeking to regain the boccia triple crown. The current European champion held the title previously in 2018, but faced setbacks including a silver medal at the 2022 championships. Smith acknowledges the increased competition and the need for exceptional performance to overcome rivals. He is also set to participate in the mixed team event alongside Kayleigh Brown and Reshad Saraj, as they aim to improve their world ranking.
- •Smith won the European title and seeks world championship gold.
- •He previously held the triple crown from 2018, facing tougher competition now.
- •Smith's team includes Kayleigh Brown and Reshad Saraj for the mixed event.
- •Competition format changes present new challenges for Smith.
- 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — Smith seeks to regain boccia 'Triple Crown'
"David Smith seeks to add World Championship and Paralympic gold to his European title
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