Military veteran chases Paralympic dream through boccia in Council Bluffs

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) – Gabriela Abreu had never planned on boccia.

The sport has unexpectedly become the center of her life as she competes for a national championship this weekend at the Iowa West Field House in Council Bluffs—and works toward a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.

“LA ’28 is the only thing I think about,” Abreu said. “When I have people that I love seeing and playing something that I love to play, it just brings it all together.”…

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