Wheelchair Basketball Players playing basketball from a drone perspective

Executive Council
2023 - 2026

The IWBF Executive council group picture
IWBF Executive Council 2023 - 2026

The Executive Council is responsible for IWBF’s governance. Comprising visionary leaders from across the globe, this body provides strategic direction and oversight, ensuring that IWBF fulfills its mission and vision. The Council is instrumental in setting policies, approving budgets, and guiding the overall strategic development of wheelchair basketball on an international scale.

Ulf Mehrens
President
Walter Pfaller
Vice-President, President IWBF Europe
Craig Moorgas
Treasurer
Gabriel Zangenfeind
Chair CLME
Cristian Roja
Chair Technical
Regina Costa
Chair Classification
Charlie Bethel
Chair Competition
Erica Gavel
Chair Players' Commission
Andreas Zagklis
Secretary General FIBA
Charles Saunders
President IWBF Africa
Steve Bach
President IWBF Americas
Shafi Alhajeri
President IWBF Asia Oceania
Toufic Allouche
Member at large
Matthew Wells
Member at large
Norbert Kucera
Secretary General IWBF
THE Organisation

COMMISSIONS

IWBF has a number of permanent commissions, each focusing on essential areas of wheelchair basketball.

Each Permanent Commission operates on a four-year term, aligning with the term of the Executive Council. Commissions are led by a Chairperson elected at the Congress, along with additional members as defined in the Internal Regulations.

IWBF Operations Team

The IWBF Operations Team oversees the day-to-day management of the Federation’s activities. The Federation relies heavily on volunteers, many of whom are also part of the Operations Team, and they play a crucial role in running the sport. This team is responsible for everything from organising world-class competitions to managing player classifications and ensuring compliance with official regulations, all of which contribute to the smooth operation and success of our initiatives.

IWBF Operations Organisational Chart

Operations Stats

Together, the Executive Council, Operations Team, and Commissions work harmoniously to drive the growth and success of wheelchair basketball worldwide. 

Explore our site to learn more about wheelchair basketball, our initiatives, and competitions.