Eithen Leard

Started: He began playing wheelchair basketball at age three. By age nine he was a member of the Queensland state team in Australia. (mycitylogan.com.au, 20 Jul 2022; couriermail.com.au, 09 Mar 2017) Reason: "What I love most [about wheelchair basketball] is mainly the people and being part of a team, knowing they will be there to back you up." (ipswichfirst.com.au, 17 Oct 2017) Ambition: To compete at the 2032 Paralympic Games in Brisbane. (mycitylogan.com.au, 20 Jul 2022) Awards: He took part in the Queen's Baton Relay in the lead-up to the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, QLD, Australia. He carried the baton in Ipswich, QLD, Australia. (7NEWS Brisbane Facebook page, 29 Mar 2018; ipswichfirst.com.au, 17 Oct 2017)