Nathan Young
@nydeafswimmer.bsky.social
Deaflympian. Swimmer. Campaigning for 1521
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
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
The most challenging of situations has been finding a new club a couple of months ago, one that would take on a deaf swimmer that has no value because a govt policy @DCMS. I am grateful to my club Stockport Metro Swimming & my coach
#support #swimming #sport #inclusion #athlete #pool
#support #swimming #sport #inclusion #athlete #pool
November 15, 2025 at 8:52 AM
My campaign now on DAY 1533 and a promise from Lisa Nandy MP to meet with us upon our return so we can end the #discrimination of #deaf athletes. Swim England my National Governing Body now acknowledging that I exist, for that I am truly grateful & look forward to carrying this forward
November 15, 2025 at 8:52 AM
My campaign now on DAY 1533 and a promise from Lisa Nandy MP to meet with us upon our return so we can end the #discrimination of #deaf athletes. Swim England my National Governing Body now acknowledging that I exist, for that I am truly grateful & look forward to carrying this forward
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
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
November 15, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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
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
November 15, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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
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
The journey begins🚊
#training #support #swim #itv #bbc #sport #athlete #swimming #achieve #offtolondon #trainjourney #gmb #GB #Deaflympics #deafsport #sportsjourney #inclusion
November 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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
The journey begins🚊
#training #support #swim #itv #bbc #sport #athlete #swimming #achieve #offtolondon #trainjourney #gmb #GB #Deaflympics #deafsport #sportsjourney #inclusion
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
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
November 12, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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
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
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
November 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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
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
DAY 1528 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
7 days to go & I bet in those 7 days our Govt will keep their silence. They have given no funding, shown no respect & have lead an entire country to follow their lead in the discrimination of deaf athletes
This is #GB
This is reality
7 days to go & I bet in those 7 days our Govt will keep their silence. They have given no funding, shown no respect & have lead an entire country to follow their lead in the discrimination of deaf athletes
This is #GB
This is reality
November 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
DAY 1528 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
7 days to go & I bet in those 7 days our Govt will keep their silence. They have given no funding, shown no respect & have lead an entire country to follow their lead in the discrimination of deaf athletes
This is #GB
This is reality
7 days to go & I bet in those 7 days our Govt will keep their silence. They have given no funding, shown no respect & have lead an entire country to follow their lead in the discrimination of deaf athletes
This is #GB
This is reality
DAY 1527 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Just 9 days until I ✈️ to #Tokyo to represent 🇬🇧 & still no support or funding, no mention of our selection or determination.
YOU are funding this discrimination
YOU are leading them
#granadareports #swimengland #pool #race #gmb #itv #bbc
Just 9 days until I ✈️ to #Tokyo to represent 🇬🇧 & still no support or funding, no mention of our selection or determination.
YOU are funding this discrimination
YOU are leading them
#granadareports #swimengland #pool #race #gmb #itv #bbc
November 6, 2025 at 8:39 PM
DAY 1527 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Just 9 days until I ✈️ to #Tokyo to represent 🇬🇧 & still no support or funding, no mention of our selection or determination.
YOU are funding this discrimination
YOU are leading them
#granadareports #swimengland #pool #race #gmb #itv #bbc
Just 9 days until I ✈️ to #Tokyo to represent 🇬🇧 & still no support or funding, no mention of our selection or determination.
YOU are funding this discrimination
YOU are leading them
#granadareports #swimengland #pool #race #gmb #itv #bbc
Things are happening @reecedinsdale.bsky.social
💪https://x.com/commonscms/status/1985382685221490926?s=48&t=WFupJwWPFzFV0ZH2yFpGlg
💪https://x.com/commonscms/status/1985382685221490926?s=48&t=WFupJwWPFzFV0ZH2yFpGlg
November 3, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Things are happening @reecedinsdale.bsky.social
💪https://x.com/commonscms/status/1985382685221490926?s=48&t=WFupJwWPFzFV0ZH2yFpGlg
💪https://x.com/commonscms/status/1985382685221490926?s=48&t=WFupJwWPFzFV0ZH2yFpGlg
DAY 1525 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
1525 days of campaigning (officially) & today Swim England shares my story & the fight to exist in the sporting world when you are deaf. In just 11 days I will start my journey to Japan to represent my country
www.facebook.com/share/p/1GE2...
1525 days of campaigning (officially) & today Swim England shares my story & the fight to exist in the sporting world when you are deaf. In just 11 days I will start my journey to Japan to represent my country
www.facebook.com/share/p/1GE2...
November 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
DAY 1525 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
1525 days of campaigning (officially) & today Swim England shares my story & the fight to exist in the sporting world when you are deaf. In just 11 days I will start my journey to Japan to represent my country
www.facebook.com/share/p/1GE2...
1525 days of campaigning (officially) & today Swim England shares my story & the fight to exist in the sporting world when you are deaf. In just 11 days I will start my journey to Japan to represent my country
www.facebook.com/share/p/1GE2...
DAY 1524 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Just think about this🤔
#Olympic
#Paralympic
Receive £600 million
#Deaflympic
Receive £0
What is the point of grassroots with nothing to aim for. A policy discriminating our existence
You pave our path with isolation, silence, a WALL
Just think about this🤔
#Olympic
#Paralympic
Receive £600 million
#Deaflympic
Receive £0
What is the point of grassroots with nothing to aim for. A policy discriminating our existence
You pave our path with isolation, silence, a WALL
November 2, 2025 at 9:07 AM
DAY 1524 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Just think about this🤔
#Olympic
#Paralympic
Receive £600 million
#Deaflympic
Receive £0
What is the point of grassroots with nothing to aim for. A policy discriminating our existence
You pave our path with isolation, silence, a WALL
Just think about this🤔
#Olympic
#Paralympic
Receive £600 million
#Deaflympic
Receive £0
What is the point of grassroots with nothing to aim for. A policy discriminating our existence
You pave our path with isolation, silence, a WALL
To have kick boards thrown at my head to catch my attention as I train
To having to ‘make do’ as I prepare to race because it’s deemed acceptable
On this day I stand proud as an athlete & all I ask is that you stand with me. With #deafsport. With every deaf child
I am #proud
I am #deaf
To having to ‘make do’ as I prepare to race because it’s deemed acceptable
On this day I stand proud as an athlete & all I ask is that you stand with me. With #deafsport. With every deaf child
I am #proud
I am #deaf
November 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
To have kick boards thrown at my head to catch my attention as I train
To having to ‘make do’ as I prepare to race because it’s deemed acceptable
On this day I stand proud as an athlete & all I ask is that you stand with me. With #deafsport. With every deaf child
I am #proud
I am #deaf
To having to ‘make do’ as I prepare to race because it’s deemed acceptable
On this day I stand proud as an athlete & all I ask is that you stand with me. With #deafsport. With every deaf child
I am #proud
I am #deaf
DAY 1522 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Yesterday I travelled to London to meet @gabbylogan #sportsagentpodcast to share our fight to end the #discrimination of deaf athletes. With only 2 weeks to go until we head to Tokyo the reality of our position is harsher than ever
#deaf
Yesterday I travelled to London to meet @gabbylogan #sportsagentpodcast to share our fight to end the #discrimination of deaf athletes. With only 2 weeks to go until we head to Tokyo the reality of our position is harsher than ever
#deaf
October 31, 2025 at 10:18 AM
DAY 1522 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Yesterday I travelled to London to meet @gabbylogan #sportsagentpodcast to share our fight to end the #discrimination of deaf athletes. With only 2 weeks to go until we head to Tokyo the reality of our position is harsher than ever
#deaf
Yesterday I travelled to London to meet @gabbylogan #sportsagentpodcast to share our fight to end the #discrimination of deaf athletes. With only 2 weeks to go until we head to Tokyo the reality of our position is harsher than ever
#deaf
DAY 1522 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Yesterday I travelled to London to meet @gabbylogan #sportsagentpodcast to share our fight to end the #discrimination of deaf athletes. With only 2 weeks to go until we head to Tokyo the reality of our position is harsher than ever
#deaf
Yesterday I travelled to London to meet @gabbylogan #sportsagentpodcast to share our fight to end the #discrimination of deaf athletes. With only 2 weeks to go until we head to Tokyo the reality of our position is harsher than ever
#deaf
October 31, 2025 at 8:21 AM
DAY 1522 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Yesterday I travelled to London to meet @gabbylogan #sportsagentpodcast to share our fight to end the #discrimination of deaf athletes. With only 2 weeks to go until we head to Tokyo the reality of our position is harsher than ever
#deaf
Yesterday I travelled to London to meet @gabbylogan #sportsagentpodcast to share our fight to end the #discrimination of deaf athletes. With only 2 weeks to go until we head to Tokyo the reality of our position is harsher than ever
#deaf
DAY 1521 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
#London bound
#inclusionmatters #voice #athlete #rolemodel #DeafSport #sport #Swimmer
#London bound
#inclusionmatters #voice #athlete #rolemodel #DeafSport #sport #Swimmer
October 30, 2025 at 7:18 AM
DAY 1521 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
#London bound
#inclusionmatters #voice #athlete #rolemodel #DeafSport #sport #Swimmer
#London bound
#inclusionmatters #voice #athlete #rolemodel #DeafSport #sport #Swimmer
DAY 1521 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Heading to London again today so another early start. Not long to go now until the team heads to Tokyo to represent a country who basically ignores our existence. Imagine if this happened to the Olympic or Paralympic team🤔
This is wrong
Heading to London again today so another early start. Not long to go now until the team heads to Tokyo to represent a country who basically ignores our existence. Imagine if this happened to the Olympic or Paralympic team🤔
This is wrong
October 30, 2025 at 5:27 AM
DAY 1521 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Heading to London again today so another early start. Not long to go now until the team heads to Tokyo to represent a country who basically ignores our existence. Imagine if this happened to the Olympic or Paralympic team🤔
This is wrong
Heading to London again today so another early start. Not long to go now until the team heads to Tokyo to represent a country who basically ignores our existence. Imagine if this happened to the Olympic or Paralympic team🤔
This is wrong
DAY 1520 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
& STILL you do nothing😞
THE WORLD IS WATCHING OUR COUNTRY FAIL ITS DEAF ATHLETES 🤔
#gmb #itv #bbc #granadareports #swimming #race #sport #swim #medal #lightstart
#inclusionmatters #athlete #representationmatters #GB #deaf #gmb #pool
& STILL you do nothing😞
THE WORLD IS WATCHING OUR COUNTRY FAIL ITS DEAF ATHLETES 🤔
#gmb #itv #bbc #granadareports #swimming #race #sport #swim #medal #lightstart
#inclusionmatters #athlete #representationmatters #GB #deaf #gmb #pool
October 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
DAY 1520 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
& STILL you do nothing😞
THE WORLD IS WATCHING OUR COUNTRY FAIL ITS DEAF ATHLETES 🤔
#gmb #itv #bbc #granadareports #swimming #race #sport #swim #medal #lightstart
#inclusionmatters #athlete #representationmatters #GB #deaf #gmb #pool
& STILL you do nothing😞
THE WORLD IS WATCHING OUR COUNTRY FAIL ITS DEAF ATHLETES 🤔
#gmb #itv #bbc #granadareports #swimming #race #sport #swim #medal #lightstart
#inclusionmatters #athlete #representationmatters #GB #deaf #gmb #pool
DAY 1519 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
A message so clear & yet deaf children have been discriminated & excluded forever. A government policy hiding their achievements, their ambitions & their existence. Why do they mean so little? How much longer will this be allowed to happen?
A message so clear & yet deaf children have been discriminated & excluded forever. A government policy hiding their achievements, their ambitions & their existence. Why do they mean so little? How much longer will this be allowed to happen?
October 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
DAY 1519 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
A message so clear & yet deaf children have been discriminated & excluded forever. A government policy hiding their achievements, their ambitions & their existence. Why do they mean so little? How much longer will this be allowed to happen?
A message so clear & yet deaf children have been discriminated & excluded forever. A government policy hiding their achievements, their ambitions & their existence. Why do they mean so little? How much longer will this be allowed to happen?
DAY 1518 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
I am just simply trying to right a wrong. No awards. No acknowledgment. No remorse. No apology can ever replace the trauma that discrimination causes but action may just prevent others from going through the same
We fight on
I am just simply trying to right a wrong. No awards. No acknowledgment. No remorse. No apology can ever replace the trauma that discrimination causes but action may just prevent others from going through the same
We fight on
October 25, 2025 at 5:21 AM
DAY 1518 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
I am just simply trying to right a wrong. No awards. No acknowledgment. No remorse. No apology can ever replace the trauma that discrimination causes but action may just prevent others from going through the same
We fight on
I am just simply trying to right a wrong. No awards. No acknowledgment. No remorse. No apology can ever replace the trauma that discrimination causes but action may just prevent others from going through the same
We fight on
DAY 1517 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Before I start the hour long journey home after training I just wanted to thank you all for not giving up & supporting my campaign. I can’t answer all the messages but I do read them.
I never thought my journey would take this path🤔
Before I start the hour long journey home after training I just wanted to thank you all for not giving up & supporting my campaign. I can’t answer all the messages but I do read them.
I never thought my journey would take this path🤔
October 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
DAY 1517 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Before I start the hour long journey home after training I just wanted to thank you all for not giving up & supporting my campaign. I can’t answer all the messages but I do read them.
I never thought my journey would take this path🤔
Before I start the hour long journey home after training I just wanted to thank you all for not giving up & supporting my campaign. I can’t answer all the messages but I do read them.
I never thought my journey would take this path🤔
How & more importantly have athletes been ignored, isolated & discriminated because their disability doesn’t fit a remit. A remit that discriminates their very existence. How have children been deprived of a future in sport with equality, inclusion & value
This is #GB
I stand against this policy
This is #GB
I stand against this policy
October 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
How & more importantly have athletes been ignored, isolated & discriminated because their disability doesn’t fit a remit. A remit that discriminates their very existence. How have children been deprived of a future in sport with equality, inclusion & value
This is #GB
I stand against this policy
This is #GB
I stand against this policy
DAY 1516 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
If you’re not aware, in just a few weeks DeaflympicsGB team will be flying to Tokyo to compete in 25th Deaflympics. Yes, the 25th games. How has this event been hidden by our Government for all these years?
#BBC #ITV #Deaf #Inclusion
If you’re not aware, in just a few weeks DeaflympicsGB team will be flying to Tokyo to compete in 25th Deaflympics. Yes, the 25th games. How has this event been hidden by our Government for all these years?
#BBC #ITV #Deaf #Inclusion
October 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
DAY 1516 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
If you’re not aware, in just a few weeks DeaflympicsGB team will be flying to Tokyo to compete in 25th Deaflympics. Yes, the 25th games. How has this event been hidden by our Government for all these years?
#BBC #ITV #Deaf #Inclusion
If you’re not aware, in just a few weeks DeaflympicsGB team will be flying to Tokyo to compete in 25th Deaflympics. Yes, the 25th games. How has this event been hidden by our Government for all these years?
#BBC #ITV #Deaf #Inclusion
DAY 1514 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK. 4 years
“We can’t”
“We can only support Olympic & Paralympic athletes”
“You’re not in our remit”
“We follow the government”
“National Governing Bodies are becoming frustrated with you”
“What you’re saying isn’t true”
Glad I didn’t give up
“We can’t”
“We can only support Olympic & Paralympic athletes”
“You’re not in our remit”
“We follow the government”
“National Governing Bodies are becoming frustrated with you”
“What you’re saying isn’t true”
Glad I didn’t give up
October 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
DAY 1514 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK. 4 years
“We can’t”
“We can only support Olympic & Paralympic athletes”
“You’re not in our remit”
“We follow the government”
“National Governing Bodies are becoming frustrated with you”
“What you’re saying isn’t true”
Glad I didn’t give up
“We can’t”
“We can only support Olympic & Paralympic athletes”
“You’re not in our remit”
“We follow the government”
“National Governing Bodies are becoming frustrated with you”
“What you’re saying isn’t true”
Glad I didn’t give up
Thank you. I’ve been looking back over past emails. 4 years of:
“We can’t”
“We can only support Olympic & Paralympic athletes”
“You’re not in our remit”
“We follow the government”
“National Governing Bodies are becoming frustrated with you”
“What you’re saying isn’t true”
Glad I didn’t give up
“We can’t”
“We can only support Olympic & Paralympic athletes”
“You’re not in our remit”
“We follow the government”
“National Governing Bodies are becoming frustrated with you”
“What you’re saying isn’t true”
Glad I didn’t give up
October 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Thank you. I’ve been looking back over past emails. 4 years of:
“We can’t”
“We can only support Olympic & Paralympic athletes”
“You’re not in our remit”
“We follow the government”
“National Governing Bodies are becoming frustrated with you”
“What you’re saying isn’t true”
Glad I didn’t give up
“We can’t”
“We can only support Olympic & Paralympic athletes”
“You’re not in our remit”
“We follow the government”
“National Governing Bodies are becoming frustrated with you”
“What you’re saying isn’t true”
Glad I didn’t give up