Shanice's Story

My name is Shanice Beckford Norton.

I’m a professional basketball player and I used to play in the London youth games when I was younger.

The London Youth Games is amazing. I really enjoyed it when I was younger, and being able to play against my teammates during the school year or during club basketball – playing against them was super competitive.

I feel proud to have been a competitor in the London Youth Games representing my borough, which was Newham.

The London Youth Games was something that really made me both a basketball player and an athlete.

Being able to compete against some of the best in and throughout London – it was many years of fun and action-packed competition.

I played for five or six years and it was always really exciting. It has always been such a big community, and it was great to see everyone come together.

The London Youth Games is massive, and I think it’s really helping sports grow in London.