“I was born with a condition called Spina Bifida, It is a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don’t form properly. As a result, I am not able to move my lower limbs. A lot of people think that disabled means unable, but the disabled are not only confined to the wheelchair. I lead an active lifestyle despite being physically challenged. 10 years ago I was introduced to para cycling by my AWWA social worker. I discovered my passion for the sport and trained every Saturday. In 2016 I made the national team for para cycling and went on to represent Singapore for the ASEAN Para Games. It was a privilege to be able to compete with other athletes. Although I did not win any medals, it was an eye opening experience and it inspired me to train harder for the sport. I am training for another competition in March and I hope to someday fulfill my dream of competing in the Asian Para Games.”