Our Ambassadors

Aussie Belles

Meica Horsburgh - Aussie Belles (Goalball)

As the longest serving member of the Australian women’s goalball team, Meica is also the most experienced. Heading to Tokyo to compete in her third Paralympics, Meica is also team Captain, a role she has performed multiple times before.

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Amy Ridley - Aussie Belles (Goalball)

Amy is the newest and youngest member of the Aussie Belles, having been selected to join the team in 2021. Amy is no stranger to goalball though, having discovered the sport in 2017. That was year she participated in Goalball 4 Schools program in NSW and quickly fell in love with the game.

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Raissa Martin - Aussie Belles (Goalball)

Raissa Martin is preparing to head to her 2nd Paralympic games in Tokyo. As a former track athlete turned Goalball Paralympian. Raissa loves the defensive aspects of Goalball, waiting for the ball and then pouncing. When not on court, Raissa enjoys the outdoor lifestyle, hiking and pursuing her hobby of rock-climbing.

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Jenny Blow - Aussie Belles (Goalball)

Jenny is one of the Belles most experienced competitors and has been playing Goalball for eleven years. She made her international debut at the 2010 IBSA Goalball WorldChampionships in Sheffield England, and her Paralympic debut in London 2012.

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Brodie Smith - Aussie Belles (Goaball)

One of the Belles’ newest and youngest team members - at 23 years of age, Brodie currently balances her training schedule with a busy study workload at Newcastle University where she is in her final year of her Bachelor of Education, aiming to become a drama and art teacher.

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Tyan Taylor - Aussie Belles (Goalball)

Heading towards her 3rd Paralympic games, Tyan had a dream as a 10 year old to become a Paralympian in Goalball and is passionate about providing opportunities for people of all ages to engage in sport, which she does through her work in schools with NSW Goalball.

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