THE ORIGINAL RED DEVILS

MARKING INCLUSIVITY: RED FOR ALL

Salford Red Devils will mark our 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). However, despite its prevalence amongst the population, the topic is often less discussed than others.

Worldwide, there are estimated to be about 300 million people with colour blindness, and presents as an important issue in sports. Colour, like rugby league, is for all.

Paul King, Managing Director said;

“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 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.

In addition, throughout the week, several further communication-based conditions will be highlighted.; alongside further information about how we’re tackling colour blindness and helping to make our sport even more accessible.

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