Asfand Minhas

I am very interested in sport as a positive social force and as a tool for development—including athlete, community and sport-culture development. Growing up as a first-generation Canadian, I was faced with financial burdens that prevented me from participating in competitive support. Nevertheless, I found accessible avenues to participate through my high school varsity teams and gym class. Sport has allowed me to develop as an amateur athlete, but it has more importantly assisted in my development as a person. The interaction I had with coaches, peers and mentors taught me to set goals and pursue my dreams.