This study aims to explore the challenges faced by elite wheelchair basketball athletes in Malaysia in obtaining social support and the impact on their performance and well-being. Utilizing a qualitative ethnographic approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with five elite athletes from the Paralympic Excellence Centre in Kg Pandan. The findings identified several key challenges, including limited support from family, friends, coaches, institutions, financial constraints, community engagement, and psychological services. Additional issues such as time constraints and social stigma further compounded these challenges. While athletes valued moral support such as encouragement and prayers from family and friends, practical assistance was often insufficient. Furthermore, a lack of institutional involvement post-contract posed significant difficulties for the athletes. These findings underscore the need for comprehensive and strategic social support frameworks that address financial, psychological, and community dimensions to promote sustainable athlete development and well-being. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the social dimensions in Paralympic sports and provides practical guidance for enhancing support policies and programs for disabled athletes.