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.
