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🥇 Help Me Represent New Zealand at Oceania Wrestling Championships 2026 🇳🇿🤼♀️🇼🇸
Kiwi wrestler with MS chasing gold again at the 2026 Oceania's. Support Clare’s journey to compete, inspire & represent NZ.
Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland
I'm Clare, I've been selected to rep NZ Women’s Freestyle Wrestling (57kg) at the Oceania Wrestling Champs in Samoa from 19–21 Mar 2026
2025 I won my divisions Oceania title. 2026 I've got the opportunity to defend it & continue building my intl wrestling career but need help to make it possible
What is Involved & Why so Costly
NZ wrestlers fully self-fund
Part of team selection, athletes are required to:
Arrive in Samoa 17th Mar
Stay in compul team accom
Compete across multiple mandatory events
Attend training camp & addt'l comps following the main event
Confirmed schedule includes:
19–21 Mar Oceania Champs & Beach comp
23–25 Mar Training Camp
26–28 Mar Oceania Open Tournament
Athlete covered costs include:
Flights
Accom (compul team)
Entry fees
UWW license
Training, gear, & prep costs
Totaling est. cost to several thousand dollars, all covered personally.
Why I’m Asking for Help
I train 6 days a week, balancing:
FT work - Occupational Therapist
Parenting
High performance training
Managing a longterm health condition
Representing NZ is one of the greatest honors of my life, but it comes with real financial burden
Your support helps me:
Stand on the mat wearing the NZ singlet
Compete at intl level
Continue progressing toward intl events
Represent NZ with pride & professionalism
How To Help
Donate, every bit helps
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Follow & support the journey
I’ll share updates so you’ll be part of the journey from a to z
Thank you for reading & supporting NZ athletes chase big goals without funding behind them
Use of funds
$100 NZD admin fee
$100 USD entry fee
$200 USD p/night designated accom (approx. 7nights)
Approx. $700 NZD flights
Other costs: travel insurance, training, gear, build-up events
Total est cost: $3K–$3.5K NZD
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Latest update
Mandatory events 14 December 2025
Recently was made aware that we are now required to stay for a longer period of time as we have mandatory events to attend on top of the Oceania Championship, these include a weeklong training camp, beach wrestling, and an Oceania Open Tournament, adding to flight and accommodation cost alongside other fees
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