Game on: UniSQ students making their mark in sport

From international decathlon success to cricket, distance running, netball and touch football, University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) students have been making their mark across the sporting arena.

Leading the recent achievements, UniSQ Elite Athlete Camryn Newton-Smith won the 2026 Women’s Decathlon World Championships in the US, scoring 7,900 points.

Closer to home, a composite UniSQ/UniSC women’s T20 cricket team completed an undefeated tournament, while students have represented UniSQ across a range of competitions and sporting events.

With teams now preparing for the 2026 UniSport Nationals in Perth, here are some of the recent highlights.

Women’s Decathlon World Championships

UniSQ Elite Athlete Camryn Newton-Smith won the 2026 Women’s Decathlon World Championships in Ohio.

T20 Cricket

The composite UniSC/UniSQ women’s team went undefeated on its way to being crowned tournament champions, while the composite Bond/UniSQ men’s team also took on strong competition.

Distance Running

Eight UniSQ students competed in events at the Gold Coast Marathon, including Elite Athletes Timothy Hogno and Connor Whittet.

Netball

The UniSQ netball team travelled to Tamworth to compete in the University of New England Winter Intervarsity Series.

Touch Football

The UniSQ mixed team competed in the Intervarsity Touch Competition hosted by UniSC, gaining valuable competition experience ahead of the UniSport Nationals in Perth.

International Student AFL Experience Day

UniSQ international students joined students from across south-east Queensland for the International Student AFL Experience Day. The event offered a uniquely Australian sporting experience while bringing students together for a day of sport, connection and cultural exchange.

Learn more and get involved with sport at UniSQ.