Help Emily represent Australia: 2025 World University Games

Hello!

I’m incredibly honored to share that I’ve been selected to represent Australia at the 2025 FISU World University Games in Berlin, Germany, competing in indoor volleyball against the world’s top university athletes!

This is the second-largest multi-sport event in the world, with over 8,500 athletes from more than 150 countries. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to wear the green and gold on a global stage - a proud moment in my athletic journey! As many of you know, I have been a member of the Australian Women’s National Indoor Team, the Volleyroos, since 2023, and I’ve had the privilege to represent Australia in Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, and New Zealand. I have also recently wrapped up an incredible season playing Court 1 for Tulane University’s DI Beach Volleyball team.

While the honor of representing my country is immense, so are the costs. We’re fortunate to receive support from Volleyball Australia for many international events, but participation in the World University Games is entirely self-funded for all Australian athletes. That’s why I’m reaching out for your support.

Your support, whether financial or by simply sharing this page, will help make this dream possible. Every donation, big or small, brings me closer to the court in Berlin and to my long-term goal: representing Australia at the 2032 Olympic Games.

Thank you for believing in me, supporting women in sport, and helping me chase this incredible opportunity.

With gratitude, grit, and a whole lot of energy to make you all proud!

Emily Heintzelman