The Liberia National Wheelchair Basketball Federation (LNWBF) has proposed the construction of a 500-acre National Disability Sports Village aimed at transforming sports development and expanding opportunities for persons with disabilities across Liberia.
The federation plans to present the ambitious project proposal to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on October 29, 2026, during an anticipated ceremony at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex, where the President is expected to donate 24 brand-new sports wheelchairs to the federation.
According to a press statement issued by the LNWBF, the proposed Liberia National Disability Sports Village is envisioned as a dedicated center for disability sports development, providing specialized training facilities, athlete development programs, coaching, and capacity-building opportunities.
The federation said the project, if realized, could serve athletes with disabilities from Liberia’s 15 counties and strengthen the country’s efforts to promote inclusive sports.
However, the proposed initiative remains at the proposal stage and would require feasibility studies, land arrangements, funding, and the necessary government approvals before implementation.
The federation said presenting the proposal would also create an opportunity to engage the government, international development partners, sporting organizations, and private-sector institutions on the project’s feasibility and long-term sustainability.
Beyond the proposed sports village, the LNWBF is seeking urgent financial assistance to support Liberia’s participation in upcoming international wheelchair basketball competitions in Egypt and Thailand in November 2026.
The federation disclosed that the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation has invited Liberia’s men’s and women’s national 3×3 wheelchair basketball teams to compete in the 2026 World Cup tournament scheduled for November 23–29 in Cairo, Egypt.
Liberia has also received an invitation to participate in a high-performance and capacity-building camp scheduled for November 8–21 in Suphanburi, Thailand.
The federation warned that financial constraints could prevent the teams from participating despite their preparations, potentially undermining opportunities for international exposure and athlete development.
It has therefore appealed to President Boakai to urgently consider a budget submitted to his office to cover transportation, accommodation, meals, registration fees, equipment, and other logistical expenses.
The LNWBF also expressed appreciation to President Boakai for what it described as financial and logistical support that has helped Liberian wheelchair basketball teams participate in international competitions and obtain access to specialized sporting equipment.
The federation maintains that sustained government support, private-sector investment, and international partnerships are essential to building a competitive and sustainable disability sports program in Liberia.
It further called on the Ministry of Youth and Sports, development partners, civil society organizations, and the private sector to support initiatives that promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in sports and national development.
The proposed National Disability Sports Village represents the federation’s broader ambition to move beyond participation in competitions toward establishing a dedicated national infrastructure for disability sports.
