Inclusivity and Resilience Triumph at Inaugural Singlife Wheelchair Rugby Cup 2025

The spirit of resilience and inclusivity shone brightly on 12 April 2025, as Singapore’s wheelchair rugby athletes battled it out at the inaugural Singlife Wheelchair Rugby Cup. Hosted by the Wheelchair Rugby Association (Singapore) and proudly supported by Singlife, the event celebrated determination, community, and the growing popularity of wheelchair rugby. The Singapore Rugby Union (SRU) team emerged champions, thrilling supporters with a dominant 8–4 victory over the SCC Rugby Academy (SCC) team in the finals.

Game on! Athletes and fans come together to launch the inaugural Cup.

SRU and SCC clashed in a thrilling final, with SRU securing a resounding 8–4 victory to claim the inaugural title.

Fast-paced action during the league phase showcased the skill and determination of Singapore’s emerging wheelchair rugby talents.

Speed, strategy, and spirit light up the league matches.

Wheelchair athletes Muhammad Taufik Bin Omar (front, left) and Tan Whee Boon (front, centre) led their team, made up of representatives of the SRU, to victory in a tournament marked by fierce competition and team spirit.

Wheelchair athletes Azhar Bin Samsuddin (front, left), Edgar Cheong (front, centre) and Su Nannan (front, third from right) were drafted into the team of representatives from SCC Rugby Academy, leading them to the final.

The event saw players, coaches, and supporters celebrate together — a testament to the strength of Singapore’s growing wheelchair rugby community. More than a competition, the Singlife Wheelchair Rugby Cup 2025 was a celebration of resilience, camaraderie, and the future of wheelchair rugby in Singapore.