Women’s lacrosse has been played in Australia since 1906.
Now it’s returning to the Olympic Games after an 80-year hiatus, and Australian players believe we’re a medal chance.
Longstanding Australian lacrosse representative Ashtyn Hiron said IT WAS a massive moment for the sport.
The journey to the 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship continues at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Women’s Lacrosse Championship, hosted by Lacrosse Australia from January 6-11 at the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Queensland.
Eight teams will compete for the continental championship.
Australian lacrosse players are competing in the 2024 Women’s Under 20 World Championship in Hong Kong.
Players are also already preparing for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, where lacrosse will return as an Olympic sport.
“We are so proud of Natalie for being our first player in program history to make a national team. Her selection to be a member of the Australian U20 National team is a testament to her commitment, work ethic, and talent” said USF Lacrosse Head Coach Mindy McCord
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