Honor Morton prepares for European Deaf Youth Games with sister's support

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Honor Morton prepares for European Deaf Youth Games with sister's support
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Honor Morton, an 18-year-old deaf runner from Askam-in-Furness, is heading to the inaugural European Deaf Youth Games in Germany this August. Morton credits her twin sister, Gretta, for significant support throughout her athletics career, including assistance with training and fundraising efforts due to a lack of funding for athletes. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is discussing ways to raise the profile of deaf sport, although no additional funding for high-performance athletes is currently available. Morton hopes for greater inclusion of deaf athletes in the Paralympics, expressing pride and excitement for the upcoming competition against peers.

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  • Honor Morton and sister Gretta prepare for the European Deaf Youth Games.
  • Morton has achieved qualifying standards for multiple events, from 800m to 10km.
  • The twins fundraise to cover travel and accommodation costs.
  • Discussions about deaf sports funding are ongoing with the UK government.
  • Morton advocates for deaf athletes' inclusion in the Paralympics.
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Honor Morton is heading to the European Deaf Youth Games and praises sister Gretta's support.

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