Special Olympics BC Local
Surrey.
Hometown
Surrey.
When and how did you get involved with Special Olympics?
My mom took me to a school gym where a basketball practice was in progress and she asked the coach if I could try basketball before registering me for Special Olympics. After trying basketball for the duration of the practice, my mom thanked the coach and athletes for letting me try out the sport. From that moment on, I became involved with Special Olympics in most of the sports.
Will these be your first Special Olympics Canada Games? If not, which other National Games did you compete in, and in what sports?
No, I was part of the basketball team at National Games in 2013.
What were your results in the 2023 Special Olympics BC Winter Games? How did you feel about your performance?
My team won first place with a gold medal. I felt good about my performance and hope to improve more to be a better athlete.
What does it mean to you to be part of Special Olympics Team BC 2024?
Being part of Special Olympics Team BC 2024 means many opportunities for me to develop further skills, gain more confidence and make new friends.
What is your goal for these National Games?
My goal for these National Games is to be a better athlete while having fun.
What does competing at National Games mean to you?
Competing at National Games means I get to experience a new and diverse level of competition that will help me be a stronger well-rounded athlete in the sport I will compete in.
What do you like most about the sport you will compete in at National Games?
I like the supportive teammates and energy of the team for the sport I will compete in at National Games.
What would you tell someone about Special Olympics to encourage them to get involved?
I would tell someone to go try a sports session of their choice and have fun with the athletes who are present at that session.
Please tell us a little bit more about yourself! What else would you like people to know about you?
I have an amazing supportive network that has been with me since I've been with Special Olympics but my mom is the best support that I could ever ask for in my journey as an athlete.
What is one word you would use to describe yourself? :)
Energetic.