In 2025, Panathlon gave over 74,000 young people with disabilities and special needs the opportunity to take part in competitive sport

Our sporting programmes – which include multi-sports, swimming, football, ten-pin bowling and boccia – give participants the opportunity to represent their school in sporting competition that they are so often otherwise denied. Last year, over 9,600 Young Leaders were specially trained to officiate at our events and support competitors. In addition, our in-school ‘virtual’ programme contains simplified activities that can be delivered in school by staff. Our events have a transformational impact on individual participants and a positive ‘ripple effect’ across school environments and communities.