TWO Inverkeithing siblings are dreaming big as they prepare to show the world that height isn’t a barrier to sporting glory.

Finlay and Skye Davidson, of Spencerfield Road, are two of 78 athletes who will represent Great Britain at the World Dwarf Games in Canada when it begins tomorrow (Friday).

Along with mum Hailey, they have achondroplasia, a form of short-limbed dwarfism that affects one in around 40,000 births a year.

Despite the challenges it brings, they joined Disability Sport Fife (DSF) last year and Finlay, 12, and Skye, 7, will become their first to compete at the Games.

The talented youngsters will compete in up to 14 different sports including athletics, badminton, boccia, football, hockey and swimming during the eight-day event,.

Speaking before they left for the event, proud Hailey told Press Sport: “This is the first worlds that we’ve ever been to. We’ve been to nationals in Birmingham so they half know what to expect, but they’ve never dealt with such a big field as this.

“There’s 19 countries competing and double the number of athletes than there are at the nationals. Although we go to classes with DSF, they’re not just competing with ‘wee people’; they only really get that once a year at the nationals.

“We’re all excited and the kids have done amazing; they feel ready and prepared.”

Hailey continued: “They’re willing to give everything a go and I love that fact. They’re quite confident and they can see the end results; they know if they have a go, there might be a reward at the end of it.

“They like everything and to find out about DSF was amazing; there are much more opportunities for them.

“Finlay has really come out of his shell; when you have dwarfism, you can be a bit of an introvert. My daughter has had an independent streak from a young age and is very confident; she thinks she’ll win lots of medals!

“The Paralympics have really helped because kids watching them realise that not everyone is perfect, but you can be anything.”

The GB team, chosen by the Dwarf Sports Association UK, consists of athletes from eight-years-old to over 60 and will be cheered on by Paralympic swimmer, and DSA patron, Ellie Simmonds.