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MEDIA ALERT: AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S FOOTBALL TEAM HEADED TO THE DEAFLYMPICS

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MEDIA ALERT

PHOTO/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY TODAY, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8

THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TEAM HEADING TO THE DEAFLYMPICS IN JAPAN.

What:
Before they head to Japan on Tuesday to compete at the Deaflympics, the Koalas will have one final training session at Marconi Stadium.

Why:
Having qualified for the 2025 Deaflympics, the Australian women's deaf football team, the Koalas, head to Tokyo on Tuesday to compete in the event.

The team has self-funded their Games’ trip and Greyhounds As Pets are contributing as a sponsor and to help raise awareness of the team, its players and their Deaflympics campaign.

Who:

  • Australian Women's Deaflympic Coach: Matthew Costantini
  • Australian Women's Deaflympic Captain: Jessica Waters
  • Deaf Football Australia Secretary: Brian Seymour
  • Greyhounds As Pets Ambassador Mikaylah DeGenerro
  • Auslan Interpreter: Dean Hudson
  • Greyhounds As Pets (GAP) Chief Welfare Officer Mark Slater

When:

Today, Saturday November 8.

11:15am.

Vision of the team training from 9.30am.

Where:
Marconi Stadium, Restwell Road, Bossley Park.

Visuals/Media Opportunities:

  • Interviews with guests.
  • Koalas training.
  • GAP Ambassador Mikaylah DeGenerro and team members with pet greyhounds.

Contact: Michael Cowley
Email: [email protected]

For those unable to attend vision can be supplied.