
The North Coast Academy of Sport (NCAS) is proud to celebrate the selection of Ayla Kowalczyk for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Ayla from Wollongbar has earned her first Australian team selection in the T38 long jump following a determined return from injury last year. She progressed through the NCAS Future Stars pathway.
‘Her selection is an incredible achievement and a proud moment for the entire NCAS community. We wish Ayla the very best as they prepare to represent Australia on the international stage,’ said a spokesperson for the NCAS.


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