Hi, my name is Shanika Ah Matt-Lovett. I am a proud Ngalakan, Badu and Kubin Islands, and Gunditjmara woman, born and living on Kaurna land. I also live with Kabuki Syndrome, which is part of who I am but never something that has held me back - only something that has made my journey even stronger.  My journey in sport follows a powerful family legacy. My grandfather was the first First Nations athlete to compete at the Olympics in Tokyo 1964 and Mexico City 1968. I'm honoured to follow in...

For the first time, Cheerleading will be represented at The World Games alongside other debut sports, Para Dance and Powerboating – and Australia is on the program.