Robbie Westlake

Robbie-Westlake
Robbie
Westlake

SPORT: Basketball

PROVINCE: Nova Scotia

How long have you been involved with Special Olympics?

One year.

How is your life different since joining Special Olympics?

Since joining Special Olympics, I have been able to enjoy playing a team sport again and have had the chance to meet lots of new friends.

What do you like most about the sport you will be competing in at Special Olympics World Summer Games Berlin 2023?

I like that basketball is a team sport and that you all work together and try to have fun.

What is your proudest moment with Special Olympics?

My proudest moment with Special Olympics was finding out that I had been selected to represent my home province for the Special Olympics Team Canada Training Squad.

What does Special Olympics and attending World Games mean to you?

Being a part of the Special Olympics Team Canada Training Squad means that I get to represent my country while playing a sport that I enjoy and have fun at the same time.

What is your goal for Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023?

My goal for the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin is to enjoy the experience of World Games and meet new people.