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Well after much deliberation and looking through all the photographs I have taken this year so far, I can now reveal the finished calendar for 2026 BUY NOW, before I sell out! I can do custom calendars as well please email me for details min order 25 Calendars with your name on each month. michael@thedisabilitysportsnetwork.com

From Focus Groups to Finish Lines: How One Conversation Led to an Iconic Moment Some of you might notice — this isn’t a photo of a para-athlete. So why am I sharing this image of Geraint Thomas, taken just one second before he crossed the finish line of his final competitive race? To explain, I… Read more: Funny how life connects the dots.

🌟 I’m honoured and excited to announce the upcoming release of a brand-new calendar dedicated to celebrating the unstoppable world of Disabled Sports! The design will be finished in the coming week, and I cannot wait to share it with you. This isn’t just a calendar — it’s a tribute to courage, resilience, and the… Read more: 2026 Calendar Available to Pre Order

I’m delighted to announce that I now have a fresh supply of my latest publications, showcasing the world of disabled sports through my lens. Disabled Sports Magazines Magazine No. 1 – First Issue📸 Price: £5.00 + postage (£7.60 total)This debut issue marks the beginning of my journey into disabled sports photography. Featuring 9 different sports,… Read more: Exciting New Releases – Disabled Sports Photography Collection

I cannot believe it has been 1 year since I started to photograph my first Paralympics in Paris. The Atmosphere, the amazing ability of all these athletes, was a joy to watch and photograph. Please visit https://www.michaelcrawfordhick.com/paralympics-paris-2024-2 for a direct view of my new website. Thanks to all involved, now looking forward to the Winter… Read more: it’s been 1 year since the Paralympic Games in Paris

Final Gallery of Athletics from Birmingham After 3 full weekends of Athletics from the Alexandra stadium for both England Athletics and UK Athletics Novuna. This gallery from Sunday 10th is the final one for now. https://www.michaelcrawfordhick.com/10th-august-25-uk-athletics-1 #athletics #track #longjump #disability #disabled #amputee #medals

Hello I’m raising £2,500 to help shine a light on disabled athletes through the power of photography — and I need your support to get to the Winter Paralympics. As an independent photographer with no brand deals, contracts, or sponsors, every trip I take is entirely self-funded. My mission is to capture and share the… Read more: Help Give Disabled Sport the Spotlight It Deserves – One Photo at a TimeSponsor me to go to the Winter Paralympics in Italy

I am happy to announce that the photographs are up from the 2 days of exciting sports at Alexandra Stadium, Birmingham. U20 and Senior open Championships (Incorporating U23) and Senior Para Championships 26 July 2025, 27 July 2025 They are also on my new website. Please click here for the full galleries www.michaelcrawfordhick.com Here is… Read more: UK Athletics 26-27th August Birmingham

This is a two-day event, I am here for the last 2 days, lots of action on the track and field its hard to know where to point my camera, I will be uploading more next week, once the excitement of the competition is over. They will be available for sale early next week. If… Read more: U20 Senior open & Para Championships

Stunning sports photography to energise your home or office 🏃‍♂️ This week’s Athletic Meet photos—and many more—are available as canvas, framed, or premium wall art. 🎯 Choose your size, style, and finish—from A5 prints to large-format acrylic or metal. Buy a Photowww.thedisabilitysportsnetwork.co.uk Sponsor a Session. https://thedisabilitysportsnetwork.com/sponsor/sponsor-a-segment-at-uk-athletics/ Every purchase makes a difference. When you buy from… Read more: Bring the Action Home

Discounts for purchasing more than one segment at the same time. This can be posted across two days, as I will allow you to choose the relevant number of photos your segment sponsorship allows. e.g If you choose 2 Segments, then that’s 20 Photos in total for the whole event 1 Segment cost £ 225… Read more: Sponsor a segment at UK Athletics

Newly released images from Wimbledon are now available on Alamy. Please click on this link to view these photos and a variety of other disabled sports imagery. https://www.alamy.com/portfolio/thedisabilitysportsnetwork Please reach out if you have any questions Thanks Michael

Just a quick sample of photos from today, please note this is my only day I am at Wimbledon https://www.thedisabilitysportsnetwork.co.uk/portfolio/C0000rrx53mv_ZhY/G0000ff7VFy8EOH0

Do you — or someone you know — have what it takes to join us? This is a part-time position. While it’s currently unpaid, it will become a paid role once our online revenue streams are up and running consistently. Time commitment? At this stage, it’s just a few hours per month — though that… Read more: Board Member wanted for The Disability Sports NETWORK

They are now accessible at the Disability Sports Network’s portfolio on Alamy: https://www.alamy.com/portfolio/thedisabilitysportsnetwork/ Explore a variety of captivating images on various topics and consider making a purchase. Your support means a lot!  Thank you, Michael The Disability Sports Network www.thedisabilitysportsnetwork.com #paralympics #photographs #sports #disabled #disability #action #colourful #unique 

Exciting news! I’ve enhanced the inclusivity of my blog by incorporating British Sign Language translations, thanks to https://www.signapse.ai/. The initial phase comprises 10 diverse blog entries, with additional entries to follow as resources permit. If there are any errors, please let me know, and I will have the company address the issue. Please share this… Read more: BSL British Sign Language added to a selection of blog enteries

European Wheelchair Rugby Championships 2025 The Hague, Netherlands This is a sample of images from the whole event, now that I have time to edit and select the best photos of the tournament. The full set of games can be found at www.thedisabilitysportsnetwork.co.uk The galleries are set up for print, digital downloads, personal and commercial… Read more: European Wheelchair Rugby Championships 2025

I was at a station having breakfast at around 8.00 Easter Sunday, and I reached to my backpack to grab something, and that is when my whole world changed for me. I collapsed and could not get up, and was lighted to King’s College Hospital to be examined from top to toe, to find out… Read more: 3 year ago today

I recently had the privilege of visiting Metro Judo Club, a wonderful organisation based in the Greenwich area that runs Judo classes for children with autism. From what I observed, the kids were fully engaged and clearly enjoying themselves. The sessions are run by experienced, qualified instructors who guide the children through a range of… Read more: Supporting Grassroots Judo for Children with Autism

Miranda invited me to Torquay to photograph her new line of yoga clothing. Although the weather wasn’t ideal when I arrived around midday—the sun stayed hidden—we made the most of the conditions. I brought along studio lights to add a warm, natural glow to the shots and maintain the visual style we were aiming for.… Read more: Yoga with Miranda

Yes, I know I am late to report on the Naidex show, but I needed time to think about what is NOT at Naidex and its Disabled Sports. I visited Naidex this year and was brilliant to catch up with new contacts who I have chatted on line with. However I would like to see a… Read more: Naidex 2025

I have been waiting for almost 2 years since connecting with Gee Griffoths of the American Wheelchair football in bringing it to the UK to showcase in the Invictus Games in Birmingham 2027. There were two training sessions being held this weekend a local one in Birmingham and the main event in Nottingham. Almost all… Read more: American Wheelchair Football – A new diability sport in the UK

It came to a time when I needed new headshots, some of my existing ones are 10 plus years old. So I contacted SuperFunkyPenguin Photo + Video which is run by Adele, I am in London and went all the way down to Somerset to get these done. So why the distance? firstly she is… Read more: Professional head Shots – YOU Need Them!

I have finally finished my book after a few months of local peer pressure 🙂 of my journey from Collapsing with FND (Functional Neurological Disorder) to photographing the Disabled Sports Community and ending up at the Paralympics last year with plenty more to come. You may pre-order here on my website for mid-March dispatch Please… Read more: An Unexpected Disability

I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported and encouraged me on this incredible journey of photographing disabled sports—something I’ve come to truly love. At the start of 2024, I could never have imagined becoming a fully-fledged photographer at the Paralympics in Paris and returning with such remarkable images (a sentiment… Read more: A Heartfelt Thank You