We were delighted to host our first ever Festival of Inclusive Sport at Loughborough University on Saturday 20th November.
We welcomed 24 participants to take part in the Festival of Inclusive Badminton, including Para-Badminton World champion Jack Shephard, Paralympic Silver- Medallist Dan Bethall and 10 x Para-Badminton World Champion Rachel Choong. Taking place in the world class facilities at the University, the participants were treated to a fantastic morning.
It was wonderful to see so many people having fun and playing Badminton regardless of ability. Matt Hanson of Loughborough Badminton, along with the elite Para-Badminton players, encouraged, taught, played and engaged with a wide range of participants through fun drills and games, instilling fun into Badminton and connecting many new people together who will hopefully enjoy playing with each other again in the future, on campus or elsewhere!
Our mission is to embed inclusive sport in the community, bringing people together to play, regardless of age, gender, faith, background, or ability. The Festival of Inclusive Badminton in particular saw us break down barriers from a range of backgrounds, as well as ability. It was another great event showcasing our mission in action.
If you’re now inspired for Inclusive Sport then do join us at our next big event:
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