Deaf people in sports

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Since the 1920s, Deaf and hard of hearing people have participated in professional sports. Deaf people often face challenges when participating in sports, such as stigma and discrimination, along with difficulty working with hearing teammates. With the inclusion of Deaf people in sports, various accommodations have been made and has helped limit the prejudice against Deaf individuals.