Veteran Aims for 2028 Paralympics in Boccia | Omaha News

Gabriela Abreu, a retired military veteran paralyzed from the neck down after a post-service accident, is chasing her dream of competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics—right here in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at a national boccia championship. In this precision sport, where strategy meets physical limitation, Gabriela competes in the BC-3 division with the help of her husband Richard, who acts as her ramp operator—blind to the court but guided by her exacting commands. For Gabriela, boccia isn’t just competition—it’s purpose, legacy, and a powerful bridge between her military past and athletic future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e61d404d1f9606d0