Chris Colbert

Nickname:   Grek (Ginger Shrek)

Age:   20

Eye condition:  Leber's Congenital Amaurosis

Main sport:   Goalball

Position:   Winger

Home club:   RNC Goalball Academy

Started playing:   Aged 16

What other sports do you play?  I also compete in strongman events and play cricket and football recreationally.

How does being part of The RNC Sports Academy benefit you?
It has created opportunities for me to interact and get to know people more which has given me more confidence in group situations. I also have all of the training I need and others to learn from.

What's your most memorable or funny sporting moment?
Playing my first Goalball UK Elite competition for RNC and defending a shot from Dan Roper (GB player), it hurt a lot but I was really pleased I was able to defend it for my team.

Describe yourself in one word?
One of a kind (couldn't just use one word).

Who is your favourite sports person and why?
Dan Roper (ex RNC Sports Academy and GB Goalball player). He gives me lots of advice on how to progress and keep going to develop in the sport. One day I would love to play alongside him in a GB team.