60 seconds with a Tayside athlete: Steven Key

Name: Steven Key

Branch: Perth & Kinross Disability Sport

Sport:   Bowls

Club:   Inchture Bowling Club

How did you get involved in your sport? Initially through a fun charity day. But since disability through SDS and Inchture who have helped me so much.

How long have you been playing your sport for? About 9 years able bodied then 1 year in a wheelchair.

Biggest Strength (as an athlete): Commitment, determination and the love of the game.

What’s the best thing about your sport? Anyone can take part. Also it’s a team sport and the competitive spirit of individual games

What equipment do you need to take part in your sport? 4 Bowls. Oh and in my case a wheelchair   

Greatest sporting achievement: Winning the 2017 Lawn Bowls National Championships in Aberdeen.

Favourite Para-athlete:  Tough question, but I suppose Billy Allan for his commitment to the sport.

Favourite athlete to compete against:  Anyone really.

Any advice for someone interested in your sport? Try it and you will love it. It’s not an old persons’ game as the myths say.