My name is Maja Kecskés, I’m a 16-year-old archer, and I am seeking your support to represent Australia in the Under 18 division at the following major international archery competition in 2025:

World Archery Youth Championships in Winnipeg, Canada

This event is self-funded, and the total cost of participation is approximately AUD 11,600. This amount covers registration, accommodation and food ($3,500); return economy airfare ($3,000); and additional costs for previous qualifying events ($1,500).

Costs for a fully setup second bow ($3,600) that is essential for competing internationally has been also added.

Over my archery career of 9 years, I was selected for the Australian Youth Team three times and for the NSW State Team five times. I have won multiple gold medals at National Youth Archery Championships and the Archery NSW Youth Series Recurve Trophy twice.

Representing Australia wearing the green and gold jersey is always an honour, I was privileged to do so 3 times already, winning 6 medals at two of these international events.

Last October, I also competed at my first Australian Open National Championships in the women’s recurve division, earning a bronze medal in the Women's Teams event and placing 5th and 6th in the 90- and 72-arrow rounds, respectively.

I currently train extensively, shooting 1,000 arrows weekly and dedicating 27–30 hours a week to training, including strength and conditioning, swimming, and Pilates. These efforts are part of my goal to represent Australia at future World Championships and the 2028 and 2032 Olympic Games.

My results at the Youth Archery National Championships

(Canberra, 16-21 April 2025):

Day 1

U18 Female Recurve 60/50/40m 90 arrows competition:

1st place

830 points; 21 points ahead of the 2nd placed archer

9 points ahead of the U21 Female Recurve winner

New State and National Youth Record

Day 2

U18 Female Recurve Field Competition:

2nd place

in spite of having some problem with my bow

Day 3

U18 Female Recurve 60m 72 arrows competition:

3rd place with 629 points in a very close race

Day 4

U18/21 Female Recurve Matchplay>>

3rd place

after loosing a one arrow shoot off in the semi final against a U21 archer.

Any contribution, no matter how small, will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for considering my request.