History

The Wheelchair Basketball Association (WBA) was officially registered with the Registry of Societies (ROS) on May 7, 2007. Before this formal establishment, wheelchair basketball had been an active sport under the Handicap Welfare Association (HWA) for many years. Under the guidance of the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC), the decision was made for the wheelchair basketball team to separate from HWA. This strategic split allowed the formation of WBA, dedicated solely to the development and promotion of wheelchair basketball in Singapore. 

Key Milestones and Achievements

• 1985: Started training at Pek Kio CC.

• 2005: In the Citibank-YMCA Youth for Causes program, HWA's (formerly Handicaps Welfare Association) team Wheel Power, which comprised of HWA members and volunteers from the wheelchair basketball team, was awarded the “Best Team” prize for the above 21 category on November 19. Their efforts in creating awareness about disabilities and raising funds for the “Build-a-Court” project were recognized by the organizers.

• 2006: Set up Wheelpower, a wheelchair basketball club at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, in collaboration with SDSC (Singapore Disability Sports Council) and JCCI (Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry).

• 2006: Started training at SEA United World College (Dover).

• 2007: Registered with Registry Of Societies (ROS).

• 2007: Signed a Memorandum of Understanding between HWA and WBA on December 30 to work together synergistically to promote sports and social activities.

• 2013: Participated in the National Day Parade.

• 2015: Represented Singapore at the ASEAN Para Games.

• 2016: Participated in the National Day Parade.

• 2023: Migrated to Google Workspace and launched wba.org.sg.

Significant Events and Competitions

• 1986: Represented Singapore at the Far East & South Pacific Games for the Disabled (FESPIC), now known as the Asian Para Games.

• 1994: Represented Singapore at China.

• 2003: Represented Singapore at the 1st ASEAN Wheelchair Basketball Competition, 3rd place.

• 2006: Represented Singapore at China.

• 2014: Helped Bali Sports Foundation set up their wheelchair basketball program and participated in the first Bali Cup.

• 2015: Represented Singapore at the ASEAN Para Games.

• 2022: Demonstrated wheelchair basketball at the FIBA Asia Cup 3x3.

• 2023: Jakarta Swift Training Camp.

• 2024: 2024 SEA Wheelchair Basketball Training Camp and Competition (Jakarta).