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Australia's netball governing body is building pathways and cultural safety for Indigenous players after decades of underrepresentation at elite levels. The First Nations Tournament and new Black Swans team are giving young players the role models they've been missing.
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan brought his coach to tears when he learned he'd finally return to professional football this weekend after battling mental health challenges that kept him off the field for nearly two years. The 24-year-old Indigenous star will debut for the Gold Coast Suns on Saturday after attending 12 funerals in one year and using the sport as his path back to wellness.
A 21-year-old Rarámuri runner from Mexico's mountains has been invited to compete in the world's largest women's marathon. Juana Ramírez represents a bridge between ancient Indigenous running traditions and modern athletics.
An Indigenous Australian snowboarder will break barriers at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, becoming the first Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander athlete to compete in the Winter Paralympic Games. ---
