When Sport Opens a Door: Reflections on disability, stigma and Para sport in Malawi

Loughborough University
March 17, 2026
Malawi
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Stories about disability and sport are often told through moments of success or celebration. This  conversation between Timveni Radio and TV journalist Mphatso Mnelemba and sitting volleyball  player and fashion designer Callista Mdumuka offers something different. Through reflections on  school, gender, disability, sport, stigma and everyday life, the discussion reveals both the hope  and uncertainty that can shape participation in para sport in Malawi. It is also a conversation that  highlights the role journalists and storytellers can play in creating space for experiences and voices that are often overlooked.