Maidenhead United were delighted to present MUF Women’s, GB Deaf Football and England Deaf Futsal player, Lucindha Lawson with a framed shirt to recognise her recent achievements.
Lucindha returned home from the Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo earlier this month with a bronze medal in hand. A brilliant team performance in the Third-Place Playoff saw GB defeat Australia 2-0. Lucindha made four starts in the five games throughout the competition, often appearing in left fullback.
Reflecting on the competition, Lucindha said: “Representing my country is always an honour, but returning home with a bronze medal makes it even more meaningful. It reflects years of hard work, resilience, and belief, not just from me but from everyone who has supported the journey. Wearing the GB badge again reminded me why I love this sport and why I continue to push myself. Bringing a medal back is something I’m incredibly proud of, and it gives me even more motivation going forward.
The action keeps coming for Lucindha as once again she will don the Three Lions shirt in 2026.
“Next year is a big one. My focus is on preparing for the European Deaf Futsal Championship with the FA England Deaf Women’s Futsal team, while continuing to perform consistently at club level. It’s about building momentum, staying fit, and making sure I’m ready to perform when it matters most. There’s a lot to look forward to, and I’m approaching it with real intent and excitement,” said Lawson.
As a recent feature in our Your Town, Your Club, Your Community video, Lucindha, looking towards the future at Maidenhead United, said: “I’m genuinely very excited, especially about the direction Maidenhead United is taking in its proposal. The club’s focus on long-term sustainability, community engagement, and clear pathways really resonates with me. It shows ambition and responsibility, which is important as the game continues to grow.
“From a futsal perspective, I’m in a strong environment to keep developing and contributing. I feel supported, challenged, and aligned with the club’s vision, which gives me real confidence in what we can build together moving forward, and hopefully one day even a dedicated futsal arena, who knows…”
For now, Lucindha still holds on to her ultimate dream of one day bringing a trophy home while representing her country but she’s moving ever closer to achieving that goal.
In a final comment, Lucindha wanted to highlight the importance of inclusive and deaf-aware pathways within para football, futsal, and the wider game. She said: “Visibility really matters, and if sharing my journey helps inspire or encourage more deaf players to get involved, that’s something I’m very proud to support.”
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