PARALYMPIC shot-putter Robin Womack is considering his future in the sport after losing his funding from British Athletics.

The 43-year-old finished a disappointing seventh at the European Championships in the summer.

And he is now contemplating whether or not he should continue.

“I’m certainly thinking things through at the moment and debating whether or not I should carry on,” said the Southend-based Womack.

“It will be tough without the funding because that obviously also helps with things like nutrition and any treatment you might need for an injury.

“But above all else I need to really think long and hard about whether or not I still have the enthusiasm to continue.

“The officials we had at the Europeans didn’t really have a clue and different judges seem to interpret the rules differently which makes it hard to know what you can and can’t do.

“However, I do still feel as though I can be up there with the best in the world so I’ll be thinking things through and will be talking to my family about it all.”

Womack, who is a keen Southend United supporter, memorably won a bronze medal at the London Paralympics in 2012.

And, after a disappointing 2013, he seemed back to his best earlier on this season breaking a British record, which had stood for 22 years, in the discus.

He was also ranked number one in the world in the shot putt up until July and Womack had hoped that could maybe have been enough for him to keep his funding.

“I had hoped I might have been kept on, but I had a sneaky feeling I wouldn’t be if I’m honest,” said Womack.

“It’s going to make a big difference, but I am able to work to a budget and it would really be a dream of mine to get to the Rio Paralympics.”

But for that to happen Womack could well need to attract more support and sponsorship.

And he is keen to hear from any local businesses who would be willing to help him.

“It would be fantastic if I was able to get the backing of any local companies,” said Womack.

“It would be a huge help and would definitely help me carry on in the sport.

“I am always willing to help out with any publicity they need and can I bring down my medal from London 2012 if they want me too.

“Hopefully I can win a few more to bring down as well.”

Anyone wishing to help Womack can contact him via the Echo sports desk on 01268 469307 or sports.echo@nqe.com