History of Para Cycling Federation of Singapore (PCFS)
The Para Cycling Federation of Singapore (PCFS) was formerly known as the Handcycling Association of Singapore (HAS). The organisation was formed in early 2007, by members of the Spinal Cord Injury Support Group Singapore, comprising of survivors of spinal cord injury, and the rehab professionals at Tan Tock Seng Hospital Rehabilitation Centre. Then, it was just an informal gathering to handcycle at Yio Chu Kang Stadium on Saturday mornings. Its mission was to get more disabled persons into sports as a meaningful and beneficial activity for overall health and well-being.
With the inclusion of other categories of para cyclists, we were subsequently renamed the Para Cycling Federation of Singapore (PCFS) in July 2017 to reflect the diversity of cycling options available.
PCFS athletes, comprising three handcyclists (Amanda Mok, Noor Iskandaria and Prashant Arkal), a bicyclist (Ken Tan) and a trike cyclist (Sebastian Tan), took part in the first in-person race since the pandemic started!
Prashant: 35.5km/h Avg Speed at OCBC Cycle 2021
Finally, after almost two years, I got to experience the thrill of hearing the countdown beeps at the race start once again! It was a memorable moment.
Heartiest congratulations to Devi Chandra and Muhammad Nur Amsyar bin Abdemanaf for receiving the Outstanding Community Partner Award and Young Talent (Arts and Sports) Award, respectively.
Young Talent Award (Arts & Sports) – Muhammad Nur Amsyar bin Abdemanaf
26 November 2022: PCFS would like to extend our appreciation to Deutsche Bank for supporting PCFS’s mission through an incredible day of cycling and fundraising.
“This award reminds me that every step of my journey can inspire others to believe in their own potential. It allows me an avenue to show others that disability does not define limits. I’m encouraged to keep giving back, and using my story to uplift others in the community to chase their dreams with courage and purpose.” – Amanda Mok
Run for Inclusion is an annual sporting event which aims to promote the integration of people with special needs through sports. Special thanks to Runninghour for inviting PCFS to the non-competitive event at a new venue in the Singapore Turf Club!
2 September 2023: PCFS handcyclists recreation team participated in Run for Inclusion’s cycling category, and were honoured to have Mr Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Education of Singapore, visit them
