Help Ava Sayyadi Represent Australia at the Adaptive CrossFit Games in Vegas!

CrossFit Living the Dream are beyond proud to share the incredible news — Ava Sayyadi qualified for the Adaptive CrossFit Games, taking place in Las Vegas from September 12–14, 2025!

Ava isn’t just an athlete. She’s a powerhouse. A shining example of what’s possible when grit, passion, and heart collide.

About Ava

Ava was born without fingers on her left hand. She grew up swimming competitively, earning multiple national titles and qualifying for the Paralympic Trials in 2021. But during COVID lockdown, pools shut, Ava turned to land training just to stay active and see her friends. That’s when Ava Fell in love with CrossFit—and became hooked (literally)!

Ava never imagined lifting barbells or hanging from pull-up bars. Ava: “I told myself it wasn’t possible” —until a coach handed her a lifting hook and said, “Just try.” Four years and five hook designs later, it’s become “an extension of my arm”.

Now what excites Ava most is to compete alongside athletes with similar disabilities to her in 2025 Adaptive CrossFit Games: showing what’s possible when you don’t give up.

As Ava’s coaches and cheer squad at CrossFit Living the Dream, we’ve had the absolute privilege of watching her rise — not just through weights and workouts, but through challenges most people will never understand. She shows up with determination, discipline, and a contagious joy that lifts everyone around her.

Now, she’s earned her place on the world stage — representing not only Australia, but also the global adaptive community.

Why We're Fundraising

Getting Ava to Las Vegas comes with significant costs — flights, accommodation, entry fees, and equipment — all while ensuring she has what she needs to perform at her best. Make this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity a reality.

Why Ava’s Story Matters

Ava is more than an athlete — she’s a symbol of hope for so many others. Every dollar you contribute brings Ava one step closer to the competition floor in Vegas — and sends a powerful message: that ability is not defined by limitation, and that the human spirit can lift heavier than any barbell.

How You Can Help - Donate what you can – every bit helps!

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With gratitude and pride,

From all of us at CrossFit Living the Dream