
Levelling the Field
Shedding light on the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of people that play a role in the adaptable sports and para sports world. We aim to build a platform for narratives to be heard and shared.
ORGANISATION SPOTLIGHT: THE WHEELCHAIR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
“We are using technology to improve the standards of all players - both those at the elite levels and those less experienced and wanting to improve from those more experienced - enabling that performance insight to be available to all.”
- Wheelchair Football Association
ORGANISATION SPOTLIGHT: INTEGRATED DREAMS
“In the end, when we talk about having para sport as part of your organisation, we are talking about a game where we can just all come out as winners!”
- Integrated Dreams
MICHAEL CRAWFORD HICK
“Show it can be done, maybe a single photograph or a collection at an exhibition that some will say I can do that, or help out with a donation and ongoing support for that sport. I want regular exhibitions of disabled sports from all corners of the world showing what can be done.”
- Michael Crawford Hick
SEUNGHOON LEE
“I am currently exploring empirical evidence on how to leverage Para Sport and events for social change, not only within the host city but also in neighbouring cities and regions. I believe that interactive educational programs tied to these events have significant potential to leave a lasting, sustainable impact on the community.”
- Seunghoon Lee
RICK RODGERS
“Technological innovation is vital, especially for those who need adaptive equipment to participate. We need to build systems and technologies that drastically reduce the financial barriers currently in place.”
- Rick Rodgers
RICHARD ALLCROFT OBE, PRESIDENT WWR
“For sport to be able to grow, it requires investment at the grassroots level, at all levels including local and national government, not-for-profit and commercial organisations. This is where you will see successful outcomes in relation to visibility and inclusion. It will happen at the local societal level.”
- Richard Allcroft
ORGANISATION SPOTLIGHT: ACCESS SPORT
“Levelling the field means to tackle the inequalities that exist in sport at all levels of the sporting system.”
- Access Sport
DANI ARAVICH, PLY, SPORTS MEDIA
“I see a world where para sport is talked about as much as Olympic [sport]. I see a world where people always include "Paralympics" when speaking about the Olympics.”
- Dani Aravich, PLY
MARINA LOGACHEVA
“Ultimately, "Leveling the Field" means removing barriers so that people with disabilities can focus on sport—whether for fun, fitness, or competition—without having to fight for equality and recognition.”
- Marina Logacheva
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: PLAY & TRAIN
“Play and Train’s mission is to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities through sport and leisure activities in safe and accessible environments.”
ANNA JOHANNES, MBA, PLY
“Inclusion isn’t about meeting a quota—it’s about recognizing talent, innovation, and the power of diverse perspectives.”
- Anna Johannes, MBA, PLY
MASSIMO DIGHE, PLY
“It’s important to shift the focus from limitations to the incredible skill, resilience, and achievements of these athletes.”
- Massimo Dighe, PLY