Siti Nurhamizah

For Madam Wati’s daughter, Siti Nurhamizah, growing up with an intellectual impairment meant learning to navigate the world at her own pace. From young, Siti experienced delays in speech and found physical activity and social interaction challenging. Simple tasks required extra effort, and confidence did not come easily.

As a mother, Madam Wati often wondered how these challenges might affect Siti’s independence, self-esteem and future. She remembers feeling a mix of sadness, worry and grief when Siti was formally diagnosed after developmental delays were observed. Yet, she made a conscious choice to focus on Siti’s strengths and interests. A turning point came when Siti enrolled in Delta Senior School and had to choose a co-curricular activity. Despite being unsure at first, she showed an interest in sports. Knowing that Siti had the hand strength for bowling, Madam Wati encouraged her to give it a try.

Siti later joined the Bowling Association for the Disabled (Singapore), supported by President’s Challenge. Through structured training, patient coaching and opportunities to compete, she learnt the rules, techniques and discipline of para bowling. With consistent training, she progressed to competing in national-level para bowling events.

Over time, bowling became more than a sport for Siti. Training strengthened her physically while giving her opportunities to interact with others, build confidence and discover something she could take pride in.

Bowling also brought Siti and her family into a community of athletes and families on similar journeys. Along the way, they formed friendships and found people with whom they could share both challenges and achievements.

Siti’s dedication paid off when she won Gold at the National Para Bowling Championships in both 2023 and 2024. For Siti and Madam Wati, the medals represented more than sporting achievement. They reflected Siti's growing confidence, dedication and what she could accomplish when given the opportunity to develop her strengths.

With your support, more people like Siti can discover their talents and pursue meaningful pathways forward.   

About Bowling Association for the Disabled (Singapore)'s Enhancing Existing Para Bowling Competitions and Fun Bowl Programme supported by President's Challenge

Bowling Association for the Disabled provides opportunities for para-athletes with visual, physical and intellectual impairments across Singapore to participate and compete through initiatives such as the National Para Bowling Championship and 8 Pin-Tap Event. Fun Bowl Event enables para-athletes and their family members to join in to have a fun time together.