UK Deaf Sport

🎉 Yes, you read that right...we smashed our target! And it's all down to the amazing generosity of our supporters. We couldn't have done this without amazing donations from Barratt Homes, JCB, Deaf Vlog UK & Sam Perkins and Theatre Sign, as well as your awesome individual donations. Thank you! We have lots still to fundraise for in 2025 to get our athletes to the Tokyo Deaflympics but we're so excited to leave 2024 on this wonderful high. #ukdeafsport #deafsport #deaflympics #deaflympics2025 #deafcommunity

UK Deaf Sport would like to wish all our deaf sport community a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year! Thank you for your continued support in 2024 and we look forward to working with the deaf sport community again in 2025. The UK Deaf Sport office will be closed from Friday 20th December to Thursday 2nd January 2025. #deafsport #ukdeafsport

2024, what a phenomenal year for deaf sport!   Deaf athletes from all different sports represented Great Britian, England, Scotland, and Wales all over the world this year.    Thank you every single one of you who train hard every day to represent our deaf community internationally.    This year we also celebrated the 100 Year Anniversary of the Deaflympics; we enjoyed looking back at our sporting heritage and being a founding member of the Silent Games in 1924.    The UK Deaf Sport Round Up looks at the highlights from this year and what an exciting 2025 to come with the Deaflympics in Tokyo! #deafsport #ukdeafsport #ayearinsport Wales Deaf Football Association England Deaf Golf

UK Deaf Sport board is thrilled to announce the appointment of Deaflympian Andrea Hardwick as the new Honorary President. Andrea was appointed by members at the recent Annual General Meeting and will serve as Honorary President for a two year term. Andrea is a Deaflympian who has competed as an athlete in 6 Deaflympic Games between 1981 and 2009 as a swimmer and badminton player winning six medals in total. Of her appointment Andrea said: “I am delighted to be given the opportunity to be President of UK Deaf Sport and I look forward to inspiring Deaf athletes and encourage them to achieve their aspirations.” Read more about Andrea and her appointment at: https://lnkd.in/eBM7KYit #deafsport #ukdeafsport #sportinglegend #deafcommunity #deaflympian #athlete #deafathlete

🚲 DeaflympicsGB Cycling Team 🚲 The DeaflympicsGB team is considering sending a road and MTB cycling team to the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo. The following events will be held for both men and women: - 1km sprint (eliminator event) - Individual time trial (men 50km, women 30km) - Criterium (men 50km, women 30km) - Road race (men 120km, women 70km) - Mountain Bike. All deaf athletes must have: 1 - a hearing loss of at least 55dB in their better ear to be eligible to compete. 2 - prior racing/time trialling experience. If you are interested please contact Nick Brookes at deaflympicsgb@ukds.org.uk. British Cycling Beicio Cymru Scottish Cycling Disability Sport Wales Chris Ratcliffe #deafsport #deafcycling #deafmountainbike #deafcommunity #deaflympics2025

Wonderful day and evening at the Deaf Sports Personality in Glasgow. Some amazing and dedicated athletes being recognised and celebrated. Interesting talks about Deaf Sport history as well as reconnecting with many friends Great Britain Deaf Football #DSPY2024 #GBDeaflympic #deafsport #ukdeafsport #Deaflympics #BritishDeafAssociation #TNTSports #XRAI

Congratulations to all the incredible deaf athletes and their fantastic achievements recognised at the Deaf Sports Personality of the Year 2024 Awards in Glasgow at the weekend. UK Deaf Sport was honoured to sponsor the top award which was won by Maisie O’Shea for her commitments and achievements in futsal and football. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories across all sports. Each and everyone of you nominated have contributed tirelessly to our deaf community and thank you for being role models to us all. 🫶 Particular recognition to George MacDonald who received the Lifetime Achievement Award 2024 👏 Also all the 17 deaf athletes inducted to the Sports Hall of Fame. 🙌 A truly inspiring weekend, thank you all. Photo Credit - Jason Steadman

'We have to fund the Deaflympics ourselves' Chris Ratcliffe, CEO UK Deaf Sport, has been busy doing lots of interviews highlighting our work and the lack of funding for 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo. Read the latest interview here with BBC News https://lnkd.in/e4ru6Rzv #funddeaflympicsGB #fairplayfordeafathletes #deafsport

The Deaflymipcs is a big event in our deaf community! 🇯🇵 Any funding and donations you make will mean our DeaflympicsGB can focus fully on their sport and go to Tokyo as strong as possible! Ready to compete at the highest level 🏅🏅🏅 If you can help us reach our fundraising target please visit: https://lnkd.in/e58dD6h7 You can also help by sharing this post and raising awareness. Thank you! Thank you for your support Memnos Costi #deafcommunity #deaflympics #deaflympics2025 #deafsport #sportforall #deaf #ukdeafsport

Variety Disability Sports Awards 2024 🎉 UK Deaf Sport Chair, Nick Brookes, was delighted to attend the annual Variety Disability Sports Awards held at the Soho Theatre in London, along with Rod Oaten and Kevin Whalley, from the England Deaf Golf Association, who were on the shortlist for the team award. Hosted by Variety, the Children’s Charity, the awards evening celebrated and championed the achievements of disabled sportspeople, from emerging talents to outstanding individuals and teams. Comedian and presenter, Adam Hills MBE, hosted the awards and was joined by a number of inspiring sportspeople and celebrities, including one of Britain’s most decorated Paralympians, Baroness Grey-Thompson. Nick said 'It was a privilege to join Rod and Kevin at a fabulous evening which showcased the amazing achievements of athletes across the whole spectrum of disability sports.' #diabilitysportsawards #disabilitysport #deafsport #sportawards Variety, the Children's Charity England Deaf Golf