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The picture shows Millie Boo, a young person with cerebral palsy and bilateral hearing loss, sits atop her tall, brown horse on a dirt path.

Millie Boo: A Journey in Para Dressage

03/11/2026

My riding and volunteering story Hi, I am Millie Boo Smith. I am 20 years old and have cerebral palsy and bilateral hearing loss. I… Read more

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Ellie: From Spectator to Sports Leader

03/11/2026

Hi my name is Ellie W , I am 19 and my sport is rugby. I am part of the young start program. I started… Read more

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Katie Golder joins Scottish Disability Sport.

03/11/2026

Katie Golder has joined Scottish Disability Sport (SDS), as Engagement Officer, where she will be arriving with a wealth of knowledge, personal experience, and desire… Read more

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Sam Gough: Overcoming barriers, and the importance of education

02/11/2026

Sam Gough MBE’s journey in sport has been one that showcases the power of determination, resilience, and an unwillingness to take no for an answer.… Read more

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Championing inclusion: Rosanna Wood joins Scottish Disability Sport.

02/11/2026

Rosanna Wood joins the Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) team, taking up the position of Communications Manager, where she will be hoping to impact change. Coming… Read more

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Cricket Scotland’s Disability Cricket Development Officer.

26/10/2026

Cricket Scotland, in partnership with Lord’s Taverners, is looking for an enthusiastic Disability Cricket Development Officer to help more young people with disabilities enjoy cricket.… Read more

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Hall of Fame inductees 2026

08/10/2026

Scottish Disability Sport (SDS), is delighted to announce that Gordon Reid OBE, Samantha Kinghorn OBE, and Stephen McGuire MBE have been inducted into the SDS… Read more

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Seven part-time roles available with Scottish Squash

05/10/2026

Following a new Club Support Programme launched by sportscotland this year, seven part-time club coach and club development roles have been created to support clubs… Read more

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Celebration of Para Sport: a Call to Action

31/08/2026

During the Commonwealth Games, Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) held it’s first ever Celebration of Para Sport event at Team Scotland House, Glasgow. The event brought… Read more

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Dreaming in Glasgow: Toni Shaw’s Commonwealth Games

25/08/2026

Winning Commonwealth bronze, representation and a Games legacy Toni Shaw arrived in Glasgow, as a one time Commonwealth medalist, a Team Scotland fan favourite, and… Read more

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Scottish boccia players competing at the World Championships

21/08/2026

Taking on the best. Scottish boccia players are getting ready to set off in preparation for the World Boccia Championships 2026. The selected athletes have… Read more

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Communications Manager & Data, Insights & Research Manager

21/08/2026

Communications Manager Full time: 37.5 hours Salary: £38,000 Flexible Working Interviews: Fri 25 September 2026 Apply online here or download a copy of the application… Read more

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British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) is recruiting a Head of Belonging.

20/08/2026

As the Head of Belonging (Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion), you will lead the development and implementation of BUCS’ Belonging Strategy and Diversity and Inclusion… Read more

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New programme ‘From Sideline to Centre’ aims to empower 8,000 young leaders, transform 500 community clubs, and reach 80,000 disabled children and young people across the UK by 2032

18/08/2026

Access Sport, together with Disability Sport Wales, Scottish Disability Sport, and Disability Sport Northern Ireland, today announced a groundbreaking partnership to deliver a new a… Read more

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Medal moments at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

12/08/2026

Now that the 2026 Commonwealth Games have come to a close, it is time to reflect on all of the amazing history-making medal-winning performances.  … Read more

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New Resources to Support Para Athlete Coaching & Practice.

03/08/2026

Recently Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) in partnership with sportscotland’s Institute of Sport, have launched a new suite of resources designed to support coaches and practitioners… Read more

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Applications now open for the Scottish Disability Sport Gordon Brown Memorial Trophy (Athletes’ Athlete Award).

03/08/2026

Scottish Disability Sport (SDS), are delighted to announce that applications are now open for the SDS Gordon Brown Memorial Trophy (Athletes’ Athlete Award). Nominations are… Read more

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Together, We’re All In!

23/07/2026

Five organisations are partnering to build on the legacy of Glasgow 2026 this summer, with the goal of supporting physical, mental and social health in… Read more

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Commonwealth Games: Powered By Volunteers.

22/07/2026

This summer, from Thursday 23rd July to Sunday 2nd August, the Commonwealth Games will take place. Being held in Glasgow, Scotland, the upcoming edition of… Read more

Mary stands smiling as she holds a blue bowling ball in her right hand. She is wearing his dark blue Team Scotland kit.

Mary Wilson: Daring To Dream.

13/07/2026

Mary’s Road to Glasgow This summer in Glasgow, the Commonwealth Games will take centre stage, with international sport being showcased at the highest level. However,… Read more

Garry stands side on to the camera and smiles as he throws a bowling ball in the air to catch. He is wearing glasses and his dark blue Team Scotland kit.

Garry Brown: Preparing to defend Para Bowls title on home turf.

13/07/2026

As the clock hand ticks forward, second by second, Garry Brown waits to defend his Commonwealth title.  Being selected to represent Team Scotland for a… Read more