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Support Archer Megan Denier as she aims for LA28 Olympics

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I am a recurve archer from NSW. I began archery four years ago and have progressed from a beginner in 2022 to becoming the 2025 Australian National Target Champion.In 2026, I was selected as a member of the Australian National Squad and now have multiple opportunities to compete both nationally and internationally. However, as archery is a minority sport in Australia, much of the travel, accommodation, and competition-related expenses are fully, or largely, self-funded by athletes. Past Results:2024 Australian Field Championships – 4th2024 Australian Target Championships – 5th2025 Australian Field Championships – 2nd2025 Australian Indoor Championships – 2nd2025 Australian Target Championships – 1st (Women’s Teams), 2nd (Individual), 3rd (Mixed Teams)2025 World University Games – 17th (Individual), 9th (Mixed Teams)2026 Asia Cup 1 Bangkok – 31st (Individual) To fund my training and competition commitments, and to support myself while living in NSW, I work full-time alongside my sporting career. Like many athletes in minority sports, balancing the financial demands of high-performance competition with full-time employment can be challenging. Ongoing costs include physiotherapy and injury prevention, strength and conditioning/gym access, equipment and consumables such as arrows and strings, and regular travel to training sessions, selection events, and competitions. Competition travel is one of the largest expenses. Domestic events typically involve flights, accommodation, car hire, and entry fees, which can total hundreds or thousands of dollars per event. International competitions require significantly greater investment, with the overall athlete cost of competing overseas being substantial depending on the location, duration, and requirements of each event. In addition to these direct costs, attending competitions and training camps requires taking leave from work. At present, much of this is covered using annual leave; however, as the Olympic cycle progresses toward LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032, training and competition commitments will increase. This will require taking additional unpaid leave to attend international events, national camps, and selection trials. As a result, the financial impact grows not only from the cost of competing, but also from reduced income during these periods. Fundraising support helps offset both the direct costs of competing and the increasing need to take unpaid time away from work. This assistance allows me to attend key competitions, gain international experience, and continue progressing toward my long-term goal of representing Australia at the Olympic Games. Funds raised will go directly towards:<ul><li>Athlete contributions towards International events</li><li>Travel and competition fees for domestic events and training camps</li><li>Services fees including physio, gym and strength and conditioning</li><li>Ongoing Equipment costs, including arrows and strings</li></ul>

Megan Denier - path to LA28