When westerners came and settled in Singapore, they brought several sports which have now become mainstream sports in the country. The government of Singapore encourages sports and has developed a number of sporting facilities for youth. Singapore Sports Council has formed partnerships with international bodies such as NBA to help youth in the country to learn the ropes of various sports. Basketball is one of the most popular sports of Singapore. This sport has won a number of accolades for the country, during the games played outside Singapore. The Basketball Association of Singapore is involved in promoting this sport within the mainland of Singapore since the year of its inception in the year 1925. Singapore is a part of ASEAN Basketball League which consists of six south Asian countries.