About the Singapore Disability Sports Awards
The Singapore Disability Sports Awards (SDSA) was brought back in 2019, after the last Sports Awards had been held more than a decade ago in 2008. The only other time that the achievements of the para sports community were recognised was in 2014, when SDSC had given out a set of Outstanding and Meritorious Achievement awards as part of its 40th anniversary.
With the commitment made in 2019 to continue holding the SDSA every year, SDSC remains committed to celebrating the achievements of the wider para sports community. This will allow us to recognise the efforts of the support system of coaches, volunteers and partners, and provide an opportunity to celebrate moments from the past year. In doing so, we hope the stories will inspire greater awareness for para sports and inspire other persons with disabilities (PWDs) to be open to the idea of participating in sports.
Nomination Period
Steps
- Fill in the nomination form online:
- Submit the form online by
Sunday, 5 October 2025, 11.59 pm
Click here to find out more on the nomination process.
Disclaimer
By completing and submitting this nomination form, nominators and institutional coordinators agree that the information provided is accurate, and that the individuals whose personal data is enclosed have been informed and have consented to providing their data for SDSC’s purpose of selecting and promoting awardees via various marketing platforms, including social media.
Eligibility
- Nominees must:
- have a clean disciplinary history in sports
- not have on-going investigations of their conduct or activities
- be in good standing with SDSC and their member organisations (if applicable)
- All achievements, sports results, activities, programmes and initiatives must have been achieved or carried out between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025; results outside of this window may only be included for a Coach (Developmental) nomination, to demonstrate a progression in athlete performance and eventual achievement at an international or national competition that took place between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025
- Nominees can be nominated for more than one award. Separate forms are to be submitted for each nomination
Past Editions
Category | Winner | Sport |
Sportsman of the Year | Toh Wei Soong | Swimming |
Sportswoman of the Year | Yip Pin Xiu | Swimming |
Sportsboy of the Year | Aloysius Gan Kai Hong | Boccia |
Sportsgirl of the Year | Janelle Tong Jing Xuan | Swimming |
Team of the Year | Khirmern bin Mohamad & Mawjit Singh s/o Gurmet Singh (Gordon) | Lawn Bowls |
Coach (Developmental) of the Year | Muhamad Hosni bin Muhamad | Athletics |
Coach (High Performance) of the Year | Michael Massey | Swimming |
Coach (Community) of the Year | Nor Rahman bin Jaafar | Goalball |
Community Changemaker of the Year | Rainbow Centre, Young Adult Activities! (YAA!) | – |
Spirit of Sport (Male) | Jason Leong | – |
Spirit of Sport (Female) | Joan Hung Hui Xin | Judo |
Spirit of Sport (Team) | Wheelchair Rugby Singapore | Wheelchair Rugby |
Volunteer of the Year (Individual & Organisation) | Soo Kam Tatt | – |
Apple South Asia (Organisation) | – | |
NTU Welfare Services Club (Organisation) | – |
SDSA 2022 celebrated the achievements and contributions from our community throughout FY2021/2022, spanning from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022.
The event unfolded at the Park Royal on Beach Road, hosting to a gathering of approximately 150 people.
