Louise Hunt Skelley PLY

Louise Hunt Skelley PLY is a profound former Paralympic tennis player, best known for becoming the 10th best player in the world at the height of her career. Having been in a wheelchair for her entire life, she has never let her disability, Spina Bifida, limit her from achieving her goals. Living with a ‘just try it mindset’, she has been part of the sporting industry since the age of 5 and has developed her skillset to become highly talented in wheelchair tennis. When looking to hire an empowering sports speaker, look no further than Louise.

Raised in a supportive household, Louise participated in a variety of sports from the age of five, before discovering her passion for wheelchair tennis. Gaining experience playing and competing at events across the UK, she gained the opportunity to compete in the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. A talented sportswoman, Louise competed in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, qualifying at 10th in the world, her highest ranking to date. With a respected career behind her, she announced her retirement from competitive sports after reaching her ultimate career goals.

Determined to continue working within the sporting industry, Louise has appeared as a commentator and presenter since taking a step back from competitive sports. Having gained the opportunity to commentate at The Championships at Wimbledon and during the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics for Channel 4. Passionate to share her beliefs with a wide audience, she also uses her reputation to educate society on the do’s and dont’s of talking about disability. Making a mark in the sporting industry, Louise is admired for the illustrious career she has developed over recent years.

Respected for her driven mindset, Louise Hunt Skelley PLY is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. With experience speaking at a range of events, both small and large, she tailors her talks to any audience. Sharing her incredible sporting highs and lows, her specialist knowledge and experience are respected by audiences worldwide. When looking to hire a passionate speaker, look no further than Louise!