Research background and purpose:
Ensuring equal access to public infrastructure is an important element of sustainable social development and inclusive management practices. In the context of sports management, accessibility of sports facilities for persons with disabilities remains a significant social and organizational challenge. Despite growing awareness of inclusion, empirical evidence on the actual availability and adaptation of sports infrastructure in Poland is still fragmented. The purpose of this article is to analyze the accessibility of indoor swimming pool for persons with disabilities in Poland, with particular emphasis on its role in supporting sustainable social development and inclusive policy planning.

Design/methodology/approach:
The study is based on the analysis of secondary data derived from three complementary sources. First, demographic data from Statistics Poland (GUS) concerning the number of persons with disabilities were examined, with attention to differences in identification methods. Second, infrastructural data on the adaptation of indoor swimming pools to the needs of persons with disabilities were analyzed. Third, a bibliometric analysis of scientific publications indexed in the Scopus and Web of Science databases was conducted to identify trends and research interest in accessibility and inclusive sports infrastructure. Descriptive and comparative analytical methods were applied.

Findings:
The results reveal substantial discrepancies in the methods used to identify persons with disabilities, which affects the comparability of statistical data. The analysis indicates a gradual increase in the number of sports facilities adapted to the needs of persons with disabilities, suggesting positive developments in inclusive infrastructure management. Additionally, the bibliometric analysis demonstrates a growing scientific interest in accessibility, inclusion, and sustainable development within sports and public infrastructure research.

Value added and limitations:
The article provides original value by integrating demographic, infrastructural, and bibliometric perspectives into a single analytical framework relevant for management and policy decision-making. The findings have practical implications for planning and managing investments in inclusive sports facilities and contribute to social value by supporting integration and equal opportunities. The main limitation of the study is its reliance on secondary data, which may be affected by differences in data collection methods and availability.