Australian lacrosse players train for selection ahead of LA 2028 Olympic Games inclusion
"To say you've played in the Olympics would be pretty cool."
Lacrosse returns to the Olympics after appearing twice as a medal sport, once in 1904 and once in 1908 and featured as a demonstration sport in Amsterdam in 1928, Los Angeles in 1932 and London in 1948.
This time around, women’s lacrosse will be on the Olympic stage for the first time.
“Honestly, it doesn’t seem real,” Williams said.
"To have the Olympics as an option for juniors is insane."
Williams is the third generation of her family to wear the green and gold for Australia, but will be the first to have a shot at Olympic selection.
“My mum has played for Australia, my poppy has, and to know that everyone leading up to this has been a part of creating this for everyone to come, is pretty special,” she said.
The next piece needed in Australia’s Olympic puzzle will be a head coach, who will need to be prepared for the four-year journey to LA.
Trish Adams, who took Australia’s women to the 2022 World Games, is eager to step up.
“It’s certainly something I would love to be considered for,” she said.
“But what is most important to me is Australia putting its best foot forward.”
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