DAY 1599 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #nationallottery ONE of the most important weeks ahead. Always campaigning. Always working on ways to get our story out there. Always knocking down the walls of discrimination As a swimmer, a deaf swimmer, I live it, I see it……..EVERYDAY #news

DAY 1597 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #TNLUK There are no words to describe how witnessing a Govt turning it’s back on an entire disability, athletes & world event but then a few months later does this. I will call this out everyday #BBCYourQuestions #GB #sport #itv #swim #advocacy

DAY 1593 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #TNLUK #Olympic #Deaflympic #Paralympic What’s the difference? The harsh cruel reality is that you ignore an entire disability with your discriminating white paper. You are leading the country with your stance #changethepolicynottheathlete

DAY 1592 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #NationalLottery I look forward to the day that I stand before you & ask WHY? WHY have I fought my whole life to stand with #equality? WHY have you hidden us through your policy? WHY do you lead a country to follow your lead? WHY?

DAY 1591 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @lisanandy @TNLUK #Support our future #Champion our being Give #equality of opportunity Be the one to change #history I am #deaf I am a #athlete I want to be an #athlete #LFC #discrimination #football #sport #MBE #swimming

DAY 1589 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #LisaNandy #NationalLottery Fighting for my future Ignored by those who’s blatant #discrimination hides my existence A ‘white paper’ isolating us from #equality This is #GreatBritain #deafsport #deaf #sport #bbc #elite #pool #equality #bbc #itv #fairness

DAY 1587 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #Lisanandy #NationalLottery It’s not about who is right it’s about what is right I have been failed. So failed. Because a govt did not think I had a right to #Equality. I had to stand against cristism from my own National Governing Body. I exist too

Catch up:DAY 1586 #MyChallenge to the Govt Department for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy The National Lottery Personally this was such an important event to support. To share my experiences as a deaf athlete & the obstacles I have faced and STILL face daily. #BritishJudo #DeafSport #DCMS

Catch up:DAY 1585 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #Lisanandy #NationalLottery After the last #Olympics #Paralympics we were subjected to you championing the athletes, the coaches & supporters. The silence you have shown towards deaf athletes is unforgivable. I have 1 question WHY?

DAY 1584 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #TNLUK Honoured to be invited with #deafsport to speak infront of 50 judo coaches & judoka at today’s British Judo Adaptive Conference Wolverhampton. Sharing my struggles as a deaf athlete when training & competing - no pathway - no support - deaf

DAY 1584 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #Lisanandy #NationalLottery A big day ahead representing #deaf athletes, sharing my experiences & amplifying the need for #equality in the world of #sport. A failed system hides my existence so an important day in the fight for what’s right. #deafsport

DAY 1581 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK For the first time since returning from Tokyo, since representing my country , since representing myself I returned to the pool this week. #mentalhealth #deaf #athlete #swimming #SwimEngland #DeafSport #GMB #BBC

DAY 1580 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #Lisanandy #NationalLottery As a boy I couldn’t play team sports. I couldn’t hear the shouting for the ball. I wanted to play but I wasn’t wanted on the team. #LFC Foundation ran football sessions every Saturday for kids like me youtu.be/EG26VSKnujA

DAY 1579 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #NationalLottery Who decided that 1 #disability trumps another in Elite Sport Funding? YOU Who ignores an entirely disability? YOU Who #discriminates #deaf #children from the moment they are born? YOU No excuse No reason #silence #GMB #ITV

DAY 1577 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @lisanandy @TNLUK More funding for grassroots sport & still NOTHING for elite deaf athletes. The height of discrimination by our Govt leaving an entire disability isolated, ignored & forgotten. How much more do we have to take? How much more can we take?

DAY 1575 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #Lisanandy #NationalLottery I received a lot of kind messages after my post yesterday. Yes, I am looking forward to meeting #DCMS & having the opportunity to ask ‘Why have you #ignored me & more importantly lead the country in your stance?’ #GMB #MBE #itv

DAY 1574 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #Lisanandy #NationalLottery So I’m heading back to the pool next week. The first time since #Tokyo. I don’t want to discuss why. Maybe oneday I’ll share my struggles but not now. Met up with my coach this week. We have a plan #MBE #GMB

DAY 1573 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #LisaNandy #NationalLottery I ask you why? Why do you #discriminate #deaf #athletes? How did we deserve to be isolated, hidden & forgotten? My entire life discriminated because of you. So many questions & so much silence. WHY? #MBE #bbc #itv #gmb

DAY 1572 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #LisaNandy #NationalLottery If our government hadn’t #discriminated deaf athletes, kept them hidden & silenced my journey would have been very different. I can’t let this continue Please support our deaf population & let’s secure the future of deaf children

DAY 1571 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #LisaNandy #NationalLottery Just so I’m getting this right You don’t acknowledge, support or respect deaf athletes because your own policy discriminates us? You prevent deaf children from feeling included. The mental health of millions disregarded

DAY 1570 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #LisaNandy #NationalLottery To think that a #GB athlete stands without #support #funding #equality #fairness because National Governing Bodies have to follow the Governments remit to only support #Olympic & #Paralympic athletes is shameful #politics #deaf

DAY 1569 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #Lisanandy #NationalLottery We welcome the invitation from Stephanie Peacock to discuss the discrimination forced upon deaf athletes because of a policy that hides our existence. I will never understand why but will have the chance to ask that very question

DAY 1568 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #NationalLottery Honesty > Truth > Strength > Reality My honesty - I have been unable to train since returning from #Tokyo My truth - I have only ever spoken the truth My strength pushed beyond anything I had ever imagined #Reality

DAY 1567 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK We are all different & we all deserve the same support & respect. A Government Policy prevents that. Deaf athletes are left feeling worthless. Left to ‘make do’ whilst standing besides elite funded athletes You must do better

DAY 1566 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #Lisanandy #NationalLottery In London for a few days & reflecting on my visit to #parliament & how for the first time I felt listened to. Now we need our government to lead our country & support us. That’s my #hope. #gmb #bbc #DeafSport #GB #sport

I’m back on X if anyone’s still there? Just trying to end the unfairness. Please take a follow

DAY 1565 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #LisaNandy #nationallottery If you support #1 you MUST support ALL 1565 days & everyday until #deaf #athletes stand with #equality with #fairness with #pride. A wrong that should never have been allowed & something those responsible should be accountable

DAY 1564 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #LisaNandy #NationalLottery Since returning from #Tokyo I’ve received no acknowledgement for my achievements.No I didn’t win a medal but that doesn’t mean I didn’t achieve. It doesn’t mean I didn’t try. I tried with everything I had I didn’t fail me YOU DID

DAY 1563 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #LisaNandy #NationalLottery As a deaf child I was incredibly isolated because of the lack of awareness. Here I am STILL isolated because of a government policy which #discriminates #deaf children & athletes. #swimming #saved me. No child should be hidden

DAY 1561 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK Remember these words “TeamGB has done our country proud. Now it's our job to make sure the next generation has a clear path to making their dreams a reality”. With no support or acknowledgement for #DeaflympicsGB athletes how an we dream?

As 2025 comes to an end, I’ve been reflecting on a big year, both in and out of the pool. #Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics was a huge part of that. Competing at the Deaflympics again reminded me why this campaign matters so much. #deafsport #sport #athletes #deaf #advocacy

DAY 1559 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK I don’t like this photo. Probably the most difficult day for me. Also the day I had a voice. So many days, hours, minutes campaigning to get there. Whilst others keep their #silence, their excuses, their failure I will continue my fight

DAY 1558 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK #Deaf people can achieve but when they are prevented from equality there’s no level playing field. Competing at the recent #Deaflympics highlighted this & yet STILL our Government have done nothing. The divide between athletes to great

DAY 1557 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK A very Happy Christmas to you all & thank you for standing by me through my daily posts & fighting for what is right. Young Nathan was just a boy who had no idea of the impact he would one day make. He just had to convince everyone else

DAY 1556 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK THE #truth is I haven’t been near a pool since returning from #Tokyo. I won’t go into details but I’m sure you can understand why. Having no hearing & spending 1556 days just asking for some understanding & some help. I don’t matter

DAY 1555 #MyChallenge to this Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK When #X suspended my account I had to start again. Yes I appealed. No I have never received any reason for the suspension. If speaking the truth & fighting #discrimination is the reason then you have no idea how much more there is to tell

DAY 1554 of my campaign to end the #discrimination of deaf athletes & 3 years of you supporting & loving me every step of the way.

DAY 1553 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK Can you imagine what it’s like to be a deaf swimmer? Can you imagine a country ignoring your existence because they lack understanding? Can you imagine the #silence you lead? Can you imagine having to fight for respect? This is the UK

DAY 1552 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK I gave it everything I could with everything I had but it wasn’t enough. It was never going to be enough. I stand proud as a deaf swimmer but I have been failed by a system funded by @DCMS & @TNLUK WE EXIST TOO #DCMS #NationalLottery

DAY 1551 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK Elite UK deaf athletes are the only disabled elite sports group that has no access to public funding whatsoever, despite the Deaflympics being part of the Olympic family & the only games in which there is classification for deaf people

DAY 1550 #MyChallenge to the Government @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK An unforgivable wrong lead by our govt fueled by #discrimination Competing against the worlds best with nothing, your silence so deafening I have never felt more powerful I fight for fairness I fight for my future I fight for truth

DAY 1549 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK A completely different journey to that of Olympic & Paralympic swimmers NO funding NO support NO acknowledgment NO respect Please don’t quote #inclusitivity or #fairness. There isn’t any for deaf athletes Believe me, I know 1549 DAYS

DAY 1548 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK “I’ve got nothing to lose” has given me the opportunity to share my story with you all but I have sacrificed so much in my fight to ensure no deaf athlete ever has to fight this fight. A sacrifice I made because of the failure of others

DAY 1547 #MyChallenge to Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK If a country leads you along a path of discrimination then you must not walk that path. If you are walking that path now, then stop. Don’t follow. Instead callout the wong.Support us.Champion us @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @itvnews.bsky.social

DAY 1546 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK “It’s our job to make sure the next generation has a clear path to making their dreams a reality”. Words directed at the hearing. Deaf athletes left on the ground like a falling branch, open to the elements The reality is so harsh #BBC

DAY 1545 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @ Lisanandy @TNLUK The President of Ukraine ‘’We are proud of you & the way you show the world not only our willpower, but also remind everyone of this war & of how Ukraine is fighting for life. For a dignified peace’’. It’s shameful that I have this fight

AY 1544 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK A country championing its athletes 🇺🇦 Congratulated & awarded our athletes & coaches of Ukraine's Ntl Deaflympics Team, who at the Deaflympics in Tokyo delivered outstanding performances winning 100 medals & securing 1st among 81 countries

DAY 1543 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK

DAY 1541 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK Today I was lucky to be selected to carry the 🇬🇧.The symbol of my country.A country that has shown no support or acknowledgement to its athletes. We have shown strength, commitment, pride in the face of blatant discrimination It must stop