All the Indigenous Athletes Representing Australia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Here's when to watch their events.
Australians around the country were glued to their TVs on Friday night to watch the opening ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games as NBA star and flag bearer Patty Mills led out the Aussie team.
Mills—a proud Nunga man—is joined by 15 other Indigenous athletes in the Aussie Olympic Team, making this the largest number of Indigenous athletes in Australian Olympics history (woo!).
To help you follow all the action, we’ve made a list of all the Australian Indigenous athletes competing at the Games and when you can watch them.
Ash Barty (Ngarigo).
Though the women’s world number one was knocked out in a surprise upset in her singles game against Spain, Ash Barty still remains in the running for a medal when her and Storm Sanders take on China today in the second round of women’s doubles.
When to watch: 26 July, 12pm AEST
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— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) July 24, 2021
Aussies @ashbarty and @stormsanders94 take down Japanese duo Nao Hibino and Makoto Ninomiya 6-1 6-2 in their doubles opener.#Olympics • #Tennis • #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/4mDs5etIeX
Angeline Blackburn (Monero Ngarigo and Yuin).
The runner is making her Olympic debut this year in the 4x400m relay. She heartbreakingly missed making the Rio team by 0.12 seconds but it’s great to see she made the cut this year.
When to watch: 5 August 8:25 AEST
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Taliqua Clancy (Wulli Willi and Goreng Goreng).
Beach Volleyballer Taliqua Clancy is back for her second Games after debuting in Rio 2016. Her and Partner Artacho Del Solar beat Cuba in their first game and now face Italy in their next round.
When to watch: 28 July 10pm AEST
Confirmed: Winners are grinners 😃#Tokyo2020 | #7Olympics | #BeachVolleyball pic.twitter.com/dYkQAQrEKh
— 7Olympics (@7olympics) July 25, 2021
Thomas Grice (Dharawal).
Another Olympian starting their first Games is shooter Thomas Grice. His event is Trap, which basically is shooting clay targets that are moving through the air. It’s awesome stuff to see!
When to watch: 28/29 July 10:50pm AEST
How the narrowest of margins secured Tom Grice a spot at his debut Olympic Games in Tokyo next year...#TokyoTogether @ShootingAus @Tokyo2020
— AUS Olympic Team (@AUSOlympicTeam) July 8, 2020
👉👉 https://t.co/1Lawr5NrpL pic.twitter.com/NCHNzUCs9h
Maurice Longbottom (Dharawal).
The man once told he was ‘too small’ for elite rugby can now say he’s made it when he puts on the green and gold for Men’s Rugby Sevens. They lost game one to Argentina but should bounce back against Korea.
When to watch: 26 July 7:30pm AEST
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Patty Mills (Kokatha, Naghiralgal, Dauareb-Meriam).
Back for his fourth Olympic games, NBA star Patty Mills is leading the Boomers with a real chance at snagging a medal. After beating Nigeria in their first game, their next match against Italy should be a belter.
When to watch: 28 July 6:20pm AEST
A picture speaks a thousand words @Patty_Mills 🇦🇺🇦🇺
— Basketball Australia (@BasketballAus) July 23, 2021
Tonight’s the night @tokyo2020 Opening Ceremony live on Channel 7 & 7plus from 8:30pm (AEST)
📸: @FIBA #TokyoTogether pic.twitter.com/prHUnGfDR9
Leilani Mitchell (Wuthathi).
Another basketballer Leilani Mitchell comes back for her second Games in the Australian Women’s Basketball team. After game one against Belgium tomorrow, it’ll become clearer if the Opals are medal favourites.
When to watch: 27 July 6:20pm AEST
Oi Oi Oi!! 🇦🇺🦘🏀
— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) May 26, 2021
Congratulations Leilani Mitchell on being named to the Australian Olympic Team! pic.twitter.com/V3AkYtuRDO
Brooke Peris (Ngarrawanji).
Australia are a force to contend with on the hockey field and Brooke Peris is primed to make an impact. The Hockeyroos won their first game against Spain so keep an eye on them. Their next game is against China.
When to watch: 26 July 1:15pm AEST
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Dylan Pietsch (Wiradjuri).
Another Rugby Sevens player, Pietsch is also making his Olympic debut in Tokyo. At 23-years-old, this star has plenty more Games in him.
When to watch: 26 July 7:30pm AEST
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Stacey Porter (Kamilaroi).
One of the older Olympians at 39, Porter is back for her third Games playing softball. Unfortunately the Aussies won’t play for gold after results haven’t gone their way, but if Australia beat Mexico today, there is a chance they could win bronze against Canada.
When to watch: 26 July 9pm AEST
"We're not called the Aussie Spirit for nothing."@SoftballOz defeated 1-8 by host nation Japan, but skipper Stacey Porter says the team will shrug it off and come back fighting for game 2 tomorrow against Italy.#TokyoTogether #Softball pic.twitter.com/FtVSXqq9eY
— AUS Olympic Team (@AUSOlympicTeam) July 21, 2021
Kyah Simon (Anaiwan).
Footballer Kyah Simon is a medal hopeful with the Matildas. They made a great start against New Zealand but lost in their second game to Sweden. If they beat USA in game three, gold is still a real possibility for Simon.
When to watch: 27 July 6pm AEST
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Tarni Stepto (Kamilaroi).
Another softballer, Tarni Stepto grew up idolising Stacey Porter and finally makes her dream come true by playing alongside Porter in her Olympic debut.
When to watch: 26 July 9pm AEST
Help us welcome another one of 2020 signees, Tarni Stepto. Tarni is a pitcher from Australia and most recently helped Team Australia qualify for the 2020 Olympics!#GoBeavs pic.twitter.com/stqGWdW843
— Oregon State Softball (@BeaverSoftball) November 14, 2019
Brandon Wakeling (Wonnarua).
Weightlifter Brandon Wakeling only got into the sport six years ago but has already made waves in the weightlifting world after being crowned 2019 Pacific Games Champion. Be sure to watch him lift in the men’s 73kg event.
When to watch: 28 July 2:50pm/8:50pm AEST
Congratulations to DC Ambassador Brandon Wakeling being named in the @AUSOlympicTeam Weightlifting Team heading to Tokyo! 🎉🏋️🏆 pic.twitter.com/jVHdyaNVdh
— Deadly Choices (@DeadlyChoices) June 23, 2021
Lydia Williams (Noongar).
First-choice goalkeeper for the Matildas Lydia Williams returns for her second games with hopes of clinching a medal. If she stands and delivers against USA, the Matildas might just find themselves on the podium.
When to watch: 27 July 6pm AEST
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Mariah Williams (Wiradjuri).
Hockeyroo Mariah Williams joins Brooke Peris in her hopes to secure a medal. The player has been plagued with injuries leading up to the games but has overcome them to compete in Japan.
When to watch: 26 July 1:15pm AEST
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Alex Winwood (Noongar).
Boxer Alex Winwood started boxing at 15-years-old after getting hooked on the sport in high school. After narrowly missing out on Rio, Winwood makes his debut in Tokyo.
When to watch: 26 July 6pm AEST
@AUSOlympicTeam 🤩🤩🤩 & gotta love boxer Alex Winwood representing our mob with a deadly shake a leg ✊🏾❤️💛🖤 #OpeningCeremony #Olympics #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/DjmOoazA9r
— Tanisha Stanton (@tanishastanton_) July 23, 2021
Be sure to chuck these dates and times into your calendar so you can support these Indigenous Australians as they strive to win at the Tokyo Olympic Games. All events are live and free on 7plus so just download the app and enjoy cheering them on.
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