05/12/2025
GB Deaf footballer Lucindha Lawson has spoken out about how difficult it was for her team to compete at the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo with no funding.
Lucindha, along with , are calling on the Government to fund Deaf athletes, just as they do for many Olympians and Paralympians.
With stories like this emerging, it’s no surprise that disabled girls still feel they don't belong in sport.
Our research shows that of disabled girls...
📍 44% say there are not enough opportunities, clubs or teams to join locally
🚧 42% say negative attitudes from others are a barrier
💸 39% say there’s not enough funding for disability sports
Every girl deserves the chance to thrive in sport. Disabled girls are no different.
Read the research to understand the lives of disabled girls in sport: https://womeninsport.org/resource/paris-2024-paralympic-games-the-reality-of-sporting-dreams-for-young-disabled-people/
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This post is part of our series, highlighting disabled athletes from the past and present, and sharing the experiences of disabled girls in sport today.
