Korean Wheelchair Basketball League
More Than Just a Sport
Wheelchair basketball is more than a game. It represents strength, skill, resilience, and teamwork. In Korea, the Korea Wheelchair Basketball League (KWBL) plays a central role in supporting this sport and creating opportunities for athletes with disabilities to compete at a professional level. Beyond the court, KWBL helps raise public awareness about adaptive sports and fosters a culture of inclusion across the country.
What Is KWBL?
KWBL is Korea’s premier wheelchair basketball league. It organizes national matches, tournaments, and training programs for athletes while also nurturing young talent and building public interest in adaptive sports. Each team in the league represents its region and plays a key role in promoting community engagement and inclusivity.
Teams in the League
- KOWEI Blue Wheels (코웨이 블루휠스): Based in Seoul, known for their fast-paced play and tight teamwork.
- Daegu Metropolitan City Hall (대구광역시청): A strong contender often competing for the league title.
- Goyang Holt (고양홀트): Supported by Holt Children’s Services, this team plays with passion and purpose.
- Jeju Special Self-Governing Province (제주특별자치도): Representing Jeju Island, this team works to promote both sports and social inclusion.
- Mugunghwa Electronics (무궁화전자): Backed by strong support, they showcase dedication and consistent improvement.
- Chuncheon Tigers (춘천타이거즈): Full of energy and spirit, this team represents Chuncheon and its enthusiastic fans.
The teams compete in three regular rounds, followed by playoffs and a championship to crown the season’s champions.
2024 KWBL Season Schedule
- Round 1
- Jamsil Indoor Stadium: July 4–6 (Fri–Sun) – Opening Ceremony
- Seo-Suwon Chilbo Gymnasium: July 26–27 (Sat–Sun)
- Round 2
- Goyang Holt Gymnasium: August 30–31 (Sat–Sun)
- Jeju Halla Gymnasium: September 12–14 (Fri–Sun)
- Round 3
- Daegu Citizen Gymnasium: September 27–28 (Sat–Sun)
- Chuncheon Hoban Gymnasium: October 24–26 (Fri–Sun)
- Playoffs
- Goyang Holt Gymnasium: November 28–30 (Fri–Sun)
- Championship
- Namyangju Sports and Culture Center: December 2–4 (Tue–Thu)
Why It Matters
Volunteering at or attending a KWBL match is about more than watching basketball — it’s about celebrating inclusion and resilience. Each game is filled with determination, teamwork, and the joy of competition. Supporting KWBL also supports a larger mission: building a community that embraces diversity and respects the strength of every individual.
The Spiritus team believes that by learning about and supporting adaptive sports like wheelchair basketball, we can contribute to a society where everyone has the chance to compete, connect, and inspire — both on and off the court.
Wheelchair basketball is more than just a sport. It shows strength, skill, and teamwork. In Korea, the Korea Wheelchair Basketball League (KWBL) supports this sport and gives athletes with disabilities the chance to compete at a high level. KWBL helps more people learn about adaptive sports and creates more opportunities for athletes across the country.
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