Nathan Young DLY
@nydeafswimmer.bsky.social
Deaflympian DLY. Swimmer. Campaigning for 1572 days to #EndDeafSportDiscrimination. Failed by a government policy & those that follow its lead. If you can support one you can support all. Let’s secure our future & the future of #DeafSport
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
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
February 8, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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
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
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
February 8, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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
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
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
February 4, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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
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
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
Signs of Unity: Learn to sign YNWA with Deaf LFC fans
YouTube video by Carlsberg
youtu.be
February 1, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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
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
Reposted by Nathan Young DLY
We won the same number of medals at last year's #Deaflympics as we won at the last THREE Winter Olympics combined.
Those athletes get funded, televised and celebrated.
Deaf athletes - nothing.
Equality, my arse. 😐
Those athletes get funded, televised and celebrated.
Deaf athletes - nothing.
Equality, my arse. 😐
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
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
January 30, 2026 at 7:03 PM
We won the same number of medals at last year's #Deaflympics as we won at the last THREE Winter Olympics combined.
Those athletes get funded, televised and celebrated.
Deaf athletes - nothing.
Equality, my arse. 😐
Those athletes get funded, televised and celebrated.
Deaf athletes - nothing.
Equality, my arse. 😐
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
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
January 30, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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
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?
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?
January 27, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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?
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
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
January 25, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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
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
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
January 25, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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
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
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
January 24, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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
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
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
January 22, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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
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
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
January 20, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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
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
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
January 17, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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
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
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
January 15, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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
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
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
January 14, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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
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
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
January 13, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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
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
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
January 11, 2026 at 6:57 AM
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
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
Please take a follow
January 8, 2026 at 8:28 PM
I’m back on X if anyone’s still there? Just trying to end the unfairness.
Please take a follow
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
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
January 8, 2026 at 7:35 AM
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
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
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
January 7, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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
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
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
January 5, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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
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?
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?
January 4, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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?
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?
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
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
December 31, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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
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
#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
December 28, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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
#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