WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The sport of bocce brought players of all ages together for the league championship at the Dante Club on Tuesday night in West Springfield.
League organizer Daniele Rico told 22News dozens of people were in attendance to bond over a sport that spans generations for many families.
“We have an 87-year-old man who plays on the same team with his 52-year-old son and 27-year-old grandson,” Daniele said. “We also have Tony Calvansese, 103 years old, 103 years old, and he still comes and watches, which is beautiful … brings people together.”
Bocce is the third most popular sport in the world after football and golf. The sport in its present form was founded as early as 264 BC. played in Rome.
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