Lucknow: Wheelchair Cricket India Association (WCIA) has announced the appointment of Amit Prakash Singh as its new Director of Strategy, Partnerships and Impact. The decision is seen as an important step towards giving wheelchair cricket a stronger structure, better visibility and more opportunities for athletes across the country.
WCIA Founder and President Sqn Ldr Abhai Pratap Singh (Retd) welcomed him to the organization and spoke about how far the sport has come in a short period of time. He said wheelchair cricket in India has grown from a small initiative to a nationwide movement, inspiring thousands of people with disabilities to play sports with confidence. According to him, the club is now preparing for a more organized phase in which professional planning, long-term partnerships and social support systems will play a key role.
“Wheelchair cricket in India has grown from a dream to a national movement,” he said. “As we prepare for the next phase of structured expansion, international recognition and deeper societal integration, we needed strategic leadership with execution skills. Amit’s entrepreneurial experience, network strength and passion for inclusive sport make him an invaluable addition to WCIA. Personally, I am excited about what we will build together.”
Reacting to his new responsibility, Amit Prakash Singh described wheelchair cricket as a powerful medium of change and not just a game. He said the sport gives players a sense of identity and respect and helps them believe in their own abilities. He added that his efforts would be to ensure that the WCIA develops into an institution that supports athletes off the field.
“Wheelchair cricket is not just a sport; it is a platform of dignity, ambition and national pride,” he said. “My role will focus on transforming the WCIA into not just a sports organization, but a structured livelihood, leadership and business inclusion ecosystem. Our athletes deserve visibility, opportunity and economic empowerment.”
Under his leadership, WCIA will implement a structured three-year transformation roadmap. This plan will focus on four main areas: structured expansion of the game to additional states, achieving formal international recognition, deeper societal integration and creating strong platforms for business integration and employability. The club aims to build partnerships with businesses, educational institutions and government agencies to give players access to jobs, skills training and sponsorship support. Efforts are also being made to improve coaching systems, organize more domestic tournaments and create opportunities for Indian teams to regularly participate in global events. The larger aim is to ensure that every wheelchair cricketer is seen not as a beneficiary but as a talented athlete with equal opportunities.
Founded in 2018, WCIA is continuously working to promote wheelchair cricket across India and is currently engaging thousands of athletes from multiple states. The Association remains committed to providing players with disabilities the opportunity to represent the nation with pride and to make wheelchair cricket a respected and sustainable part of India’s sporting culture.
