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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

DAY 1641 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #LisaNandy #NationalLottery. #X #Facebook #bluesky platforms have enabled me to share my story/fight for fairness.A govt that leads our country in the #discrimination of deaf #athletes. Athletes so inspiring fighting against a wall of #silence to be heard.

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

DAY 1640 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #TNLUK #Steph_Peacock yes an important pathway but REMEMBER due to your Govts policy deaf athletes are discriminated. Isolated from this brilliant opportunity. We will never forget. I campaign everyday for fairness #bbc #itv #swimming

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

DAY 1636 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #LisaNandy #NationalLottery You will never understand the courage it took to stand on that block representing a country that failed to even recognise you You champion those YOU choose You acknowledge those YOU champion You fund those YOUR policy dictates

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

DAY 1632 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #TNLUK Thank you to those who spoke of my campaign to see that no deaf child ever has to go through the isolation I have felt my entire life as a swimmer. Sorry I couldn’t be there in person Remember we all matter #deafsport #carolinedinenage

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

DAY 1627 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #TNLUK. For millions of #deaf children social media is the only avenue from isolation. You discriminate them from participating in sport on a level playing field. We are waiting for you to support us. 1627 days I have asked, practically begged you

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

DAY 1622 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #TNLUK Well done Hungary & Poland. Unfortunately I can confirm that #GB have yet to end the #discrimination of #deaf #athletes. 1622 days of campaigning for #equality #deafsport #dspyawards #GMB #BBCSport #Swim_England #sport #swimming

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

DAY 1615 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #NationalLottery #deafawareness Over 1615 days of campaigning for fairness in sport We must end the #discrimination of deaf athletes This must NEVER be allowed to happen again This is not just my fight Grateful to #UKDS for standing with me

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

DAY 1613 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #NationalLottery @Steph_Peacock an entire #disability & world event #discriminated & hidden because of your own departments policy How much longer will we be served such isolation in the sporting world? #GMB @bbcsportbot.bsky.social

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

DAY 1612 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #nationallottery Alongside the isolation of being a #deaf #athlete sits mental health. I never asked for this fight. The impact of being worthless in the sporting world is just not acceptable A discriminating policy not fit for purpose

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

DAY 1609 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #TNLUK We all have our battles, some more than others, but when you take on a government who’s policy #discriminates your existence & that of every deaf athlete past, present & future then a battle it will be. #standwithme #deaf #athlete #pool

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

DAY 1605 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #TNLUK This campaign has been a huge sacrifice for myself but also my family.Throughout my mum @LisaYoung4Boys has been at my side. Whenever I have doubted myself she has reminded me just how important this is HAPPY BIRTHDAY mum

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

DAY 1603 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #TNLUK I sacrificed my placing competing in 25th Deaflympics to give EVERYTHING to my campaign to end the #discrimination of deaf athletes. A sacrifice to secure the future of every deaf child who may oneday represent @deafsport

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

DAY 1602 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #TNLUK A big day meeting #Steph_Peacock in our campaign to see deaf athletes stand equal to #Olympic & #Paralympic athletes.1602 days I have asked for this discrimination to end.To be able to say my country supports me. To say I am an athlete

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

DAY 1601 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #lisanandy #TNLUK There are no words that describe the path I have travelled in the sporting world other the discrimination To hold those responsible to account has been much harder than I ever thought but this is a wrong we have to win #bbc #itv #gmb

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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?

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

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?

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

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

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Signs of Unity: Learn to sign YNWA with Deaf LFC fans

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

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?

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

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?

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

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

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Nathan Young DLY @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

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

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