The drive to make disabled sport more affordable must continue – Rainbow Mbuangi

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The drive to bridge financial barriers faced by many disabled people to gain equal access to sport must continue at full speed, according to England Blind Football international Rainbow Mbuangi. The latest Annual Disability and Activity Survey published by national charity Activity Alliance showed nearly 40 per cent of disabled people felt the cost-of-living crisis had impacted how active they are. “I think 100 per cent they are to be expected, only because of the kind of perception of disability sports that people have,” Mbuangi told the PA news agency. With me being blind, I can’t just go out on an everyday run on my own or go on a 50-mile bike ride, so there is the physical aspect as well.” Mbuangi feels having the full backing of organisations like the Football Association can only have a positive impact on disability sport.