What do you currently do? 

My name is Winnie, and I am currently studying Physics, Biology and Psychology. I’m passionate about science and would like to carry on with Physics and Biology in the future. I love music and the outdoors, so I often spend free time/holidays travelling and gaining experiences.

Tell us about your sporting background.

I have played sport my whole life, as my parents are big advocates and themselves play lots of sports. Growing up, I had a taste of many sports, including dance, rugby, boxing, badminton, football and CrossFit. All these opportunities provided me with brilliant experiences. My brother introduced me to cricket at around 10 years old and I fell in love – throughout high school, my main sports were cricket and hockey, which I thoroughly enjoyed.

After some mental health struggles, I discovered running, which truly became life-changing. Through running, my mental health thrived, and I couldn’t be more grateful for it. I now advocate for inclusion (in cricket especially, but also in sport in general) as I know it can give you purpose and life.

What is your area of interest when it comes to accessing sport?

My particular interest is around girls’ sport, especially in state school education. This is because I struggled growing up with a lack of opportunity (I was the only girl in my cricket team), as well as being excluded within school. I hope that girls in the future feel like they belong and aren’t the odd one out or excluded.

Why did you want to become a member of the Youth Board?

I wanted to be an influential voice to help girls access and enjoy sport. I personally see the mental health crisis daily and can’t just ignore this. Sport gave me unbelievable abilities to deal with the sometimes harsh reality of the world, which I want to pass on to other girls. In addition, I want to give opportunities for every single girl to access sports which people deem as 'not for them'.

If you could change one thing about sport or physical activity for young people, what would that be?

I would remove the stigma around sports being more serious for certain genders or backgrounds. I would make sure that girls have opportunities to play at a good standard without feeling isolated. Importantly, I would want every girl to access a sport they love, even if it is non-competitive – this is for the mental health and social aspects.

Tell us a fun or interesting fact about yourself.

I own a turtle.