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

DAY 1540 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisa_nandy @TNLUK When you race with adjustments. A traffic light. Head down. Focused This is part of my campaign to have traffic light starts in all swim events in #GB This is a small request when there’s over 12 million deaf & hard hearing in the UK

DAY 1540 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisa_nandy @TNLUK Just 1 more day of racing here in #Tokyo. It’s been a difficult one competing against so many athletes who are funded by their countries. How they stand with such an equal stance The campaign goes on & my determination stronger #deaf

DAY 1538 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisa_nandy @TNLUK Into the semi-finals tonight (Tokyo time). You can tell we’re not supported otherwise these lot ⬆️ would be shouting our names & thanking all the players for playing the lottery Their #silence is so deafening #DeafSport #EqualityAct #deaf

DAY 1538 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisa_nandy @TNLUK First day of racing & I am incredibly proud of Charlotte 🥇Katy 🥉 today. The first medals for Deaflympics GB & a moment they will never forget. #Tokyo #Swimming #athlete #gold #bronze #inclusion #pool

DAY 1537 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisa_nandy @TNLUK So tomorrow the racing begins #race #future #deaf #inclusion #support #equality #deafsport #sport #pool #Swimmingpool #equality #deaflympics #Tokyo #2025 www.youtube.com/@TOKYO2025DE...

DAY 1536 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisa_nandy @TNLUK DAY 3 here in #Tokyo What a venue. Training in this pool. The pool of the #Olympic games. Still no support from the Government or National Lottery. I remember reading the posts of thanks to the players from athletes. How different it was

DAY 1535 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisa_nandy @TNLUK Our first chance to train today. This is the same pool used for the Olympic 2020 games. This place is huge. I’m still trying to understand the journey I’ve had to get here. A bit different to Olympic & Paralympic swimmers #DeafSport

DAY 1534 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisa_nandy @TNLUK Yesterday @GranadaReports covered our battle for fairness in the sporting world. One final push before I headed to #Tokyo. I just deserve what everyone else gets. I won’t stop I promise www.itv.com/news/granada...

DAY 1534 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK. After a long 14 hour flight we have arrived, accreditations done & now settling into our hotel. Time to eat & get some 😴 #welcometotheteam #deaflympics #DeafSport #swimmer #deaflympics2025 #Cochlear #inspiring #deafawareness #Tokyo #Japan

The Team🇬🇧 What a long journey this has been for me personally having been stopped from competing at 24th Deaflympics after training for 4 years (imagine that happening to an Olympic or Paralympic athlete). Attending #parliament. What a day that was. #bbc #itv #swim #athlete #sport #tokyo #japan

DAY 1533 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK It’s time to ✈️🇯🇵 #Tokyo #BA #fly #BSL #DeaflympicsGB #Swimming #DeafSwimmimg #DeafSport #travel #sport #athlete #inspire #dream #hope #HesthrowAirport #pathway #athlete #country #inclusion #equality #discrimination #ItsTime #team

DAY 1532 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK The journey begins🚊 #training #support #swim #itv #bbc #sport #athlete #swimming #achieve #offtolondon #trainjourney #gmb #GB #Deaflympics #deafsport #sportsjourney #inclusion

DAY 1531 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK Great to see 2 swimmers on BBC Breakfast this morning We are sharing the story of Deaflympics Together we are stronger We cannot be silenced The world is seeing your failure to support us www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr5L...

DAY 1530 #MyChallenge to the Govt Department for Culture, Media and Sport @Lisanandy The National Lottery Is it wrong that deaf athletes are about to compete on the world stage without the support, funding or even acknowledgment from those that champion Olympic & Paralympic athletes

DAY 1529 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK I competed last weekend.The last swimmer on the block. The last to leave the block. ‘Making do’ should never be an option but you see this is what your policy does. It forgets about athletes like me. Why should anyone else care if you don’t