Mencap Sport

Find out more about sport opportunities

Mencap Sport works with the governing bodies of sport and other sports providers to promote opportunities for people with a learning disability at all levels.

About us

Mencap Sport believes that people with a learning disability should have the same opportunities to participate, enjoy and excel in sport at all levels.

Events and competitions

Find information and entry forms for major events and competitions for athletes with a learning disability.

Get involved

Information and advice on supporting people with a learning disability to enjoy and take part in sport.

Paralympics 2012

London welcomed the Paralympics.

Event photos

You can view photos from recent Mencap Sport events.

Eligibility and classification

Sport for people with a disability is often divided into different groups so that athletes compete against people with similar disabilities.

Lucy's story

Meet Lucy. She is 17 years old and competes in national swimming competitions. She is training hard in the hope that she can compete in the 2016 Paralympics. This is her story.

Confirmed entrants

Entrants confirmed as of 13 June 2012

Mencap Sport National Athletics Championships

Download the results of the 2012 Open National Athletics Championships hosted by Mencap Sport below.

Results of the 2012 British Learning Disability Swimming Championships

Results of the 2012 British Learning Disability Swimming Championships