Salford Red Devils will mark their inclusivity fixture this weekend against Castleford Tigers by raising awareness around colour blindness. Approximately 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women experience colour vision deficiency, with the most common colour loss being in red (protanopia) and green (deuteranopia). Despite its prevalence, the topic often receives less attention compared to other conditions.
Globally, around 300 million people live with colour blindness, making it a significant issue in various areas, including sports. Colour, like rugby league, should be accessible to all.
Paul King, Managing Director of Salford Red Devils, expressed the club’s commitment to this cause:
“We’re pleased to be able to raise some awareness about colour blindness, and in particular the importance of consideration in sport.
“Hopefully, our spotlighting the issues this week can contribute to the way we, as a sport, can consider what we can do to make rugby league as accessible as we can for everyone – whether watching at home, attending the games, and even participating.
“Whilst we certainly won’t be the defining solution, hopefully our spotlight on the issue this week can offer an opportunity to have meaningful changes be made.”
This week, the iconic Salford Red Devils crest will be replaced across the Club’s digital platforms with an altered version that demonstrates how those impacted by protanopia (red colour-loss) would see the crest.
Additionally, throughout the week, various communication-based conditions related to colour blindness will be highlighted. The club will provide further information on how they are tackling colour blindness and working to make rugby league more accessible.
By raising awareness and fostering a more inclusive environment, Salford Red Devils hope to inspire meaningful changes that will benefit everyone involved in the sport.
