Rob Richardson

Rob was the captain of Team GB Sitting Volleyball at both London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics. Rob’s determination to succeed also sees him becoming a world recognised Para -Skeleton athlete in London 2012, and the 2016 World Championships. Rob is a public advocate of the Paralympic movement and through this works closely with local schools, sports centres and charities - inspiring and engaging children with sport.

Rob is an Access Sport ambassador and supporter of the Ignite programme.

“I have always been an active person who has been determined to be included despite my disability. I know first-hand the importance of social inclusion and access to local sport. It's great that Access Sport are giving opportunities to more children to access quality local sport.”

Rob Richardson