Meme Robertson

Nickname: Baby Asia
(International nickname given by USA team)

Age:     18

Eye condition:    Nystagmus

Main sport:     Goalball

Position:     Wherever I'm needed

Home club:     Lancashire Lions / RNC Goalball Academy

Started playing:     2016

What other sports do you play?   
Cricket, Blind Football and Partially Sighted Futsal

How does being part of The RNC Sports Academy benefit you?
Being a part of The RNC Sports Academy allows for me to have seven hours of sport on my timetable to be able to improve my ability in Goalball and Football. It has also given me the chance to meet more visually impaired people from different sports and attend competitions.

What's your most memorable or funny sporting moment?
My most memorable sporting moment is when I stepped up to defend a penalty at the Paralympic Qualifiers in America and I saved the penalty whilst being completely unaware that as I saved it, I made us win the game and progress in the competition.

Describe yourself in one word?
Enthusiastic

Who is your favourite sports person and why?
Sir Mo Farah - what he has achieved is inspiring.