My journey in Taekwondo began at age 5 at Martial Arts Spirit in Prestons, and I stepped into the competitive sparring scene by age 7. Last year, I earned a spot on my first Australian team and competed at the 2024 World Junior Championships in South Korea. Since then, I’ve been investing in my growth by self-funding international training and competition experiences to sharpen my skills and prepare for senior-level competition.

While these experiences are incredibly rewarding, the financial reality of representing your country in sport is tough. Costs like travel, accommodation, uniforms, and competition fees add up quickly — and as these trips are self-funded, I’m reaching out to my community for support to help me fund my World Championship dream.