
If you haven’t heard yet, the biggest and most competitive dodgeball event in the world is currently underway in Graz, Austria! The World Dodgeball Championships are happening from 11th August 2024 to 17th August 2024, bringing together over 130 teams from 30+ nations. This incredible event, organised by the World Dodgeball Federation and hosts Dodgeball Austria, is the ultimate showdown for the best dodgeball players on the planet.
Here’s the exciting news: some of Generation Dodgeball’s finest dodgeball players are in Graz, proudly representing Australia! These local legends, who’ve been making a name for themselves in our community leagues, are now competing on the world stage against the very best.
Meet Our Homegrown Heroes
Let’s take a moment to give a massive shoutout to our local stars who are making us proud on the international stage. These are some of the names you might recognise from our leagues, Drop-In sessions and our sponsored teams Demons & Gorillas:
Adan Penfold
Ainsley Nair
Alan Zheng
Alex Young
Alicia Isgro
Andrew Spokes
Brandon Leitner
Charlotte Smith
Cherie Fung
Cheyne Lethbridge
Desmond Onwumere
Hannah Jackson
James Heron
Jayden Watson
Jenny EarJiji Fayad
Joe Michaud
Joshua Quintrell
Julia Ly
Kelly Koay
Kieran Petrik-Bruce
Lisa Le
Madison Crewes
Mary-Grace Salvacion
Matthew King
Michael Cheng
Nathan Tang
Niko Seneviratne
Nicholas Young
Samantha Holcombe
Sagar Jamini (Media team)
Sean Aczél
Simone Phillips
Steph Vernon-Curtis
Stephen David
Sunny Kai-Chan
Tara Skellerup
Taz Kaluarachchi
These players are out there giving it their all and showing the world just how strong our Melbourne Dodgeball community is.

The Impact on Our Local Community
The experience these athletes gain from competing at such a high level is invaluable. When they return, they’ll bring back not just memories, but a wealth of knowledge, skills, and inspiration that will elevate the standard of dodgeball in Australia. We are immensely grateful for this opportunity to grow and learn through their experiences. Our local games and competitions will only get fiercer and more exciting as these players share what they’ve learned on the world stage.
Let’s Cheer Them On!
Now more than ever, our athletes need your support. Send them positive vibes, encouragement, and cheers as they take on the world’s best. Every message, every shout-out, and every like on social media counts!
You can get a sneak peek of the action by checking out Generation Dodgeball on social media. Our media team is in Austria, capturing all the exciting moments, interviews, and highlights from the tournament.
You can also catch the games live on https://dodgeball.live/
Let’s rally behind our local stars and show them how proud we are!
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