Co-Captains announced ahead of 2025 UniSport Indigenous Nationals

Temaana Yundu Sanderson-Bromley and Tashani Wyatt, two University of Adelaide student-athletes, have been selected as co-captains at this year’s UniSport Indigenous Nationals. Both are preparing to guide their team for the first time as they head to Whadjuk County (Perth) for the 2025 UniSport Indigenous Nationals, running from June 23-27.

Temaana Yundu Sanderson-Bromley, an Adnyamathanha, Narungga and Yarluyandi-Wangkangurru man, is currently in his third year of a Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation. Speaking about the opportunity, he shared,

"It’s really special. This is my first time captaining a team and it’s a cool opportunity to show my knowledge of my sports and my culture with all the other team members and represent the University of Adelaide over in Perth this year."

He brings a wealth of experience to the leadership role, having competed at the Indigenous Nationals for two consecutive years.

"This is my third Indigenous Nationals - first one was in Melbourne and then in Wollongong. It has been great to see the differences in the universities per year but also seeing the team get better year-by-year."

Tashani Wyatt brings strong cultural and academic grounding to her role. A Ngarrindjeri Noongar, Yamatji-Wongi and Kokatha Woman, Tashani is studying a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Indigenous Knowledges with a minor in Anthropology. She reflected,

"I feel really honoured to represent this year as a captain. Previously I haven’t been able to develop leadership skills in a captain position so I am fortunate to be able to do it this year."

Training for this year’s event has been intense and diverse. The team have been training for all four sports at this multi-sport event which includes: Basketball, Volleyball, Netball, and Touch football.

Having played basketball since he was young, Temaana is looking forward for the opportunity to show off his skills and passion for the sport and represent the University. Tashani is excited to showcase her skills and love for sport, especially netball, admitting her bias towards it out of the four sports. 

In her second year of competing at Indigenous Nationals, Tashani is eager to support the newcomers of the team, having felt the same nervousness and excitement they feel before the event.

"I really enjoyed last year and I know what it is like to be a first year coming into this space so I am excited to go on the journey with those coming in for the first time."

Team bonding has also been central to the preparation process.

"We have had a few trainings organised and have been able to train for each sport. It has been a great bonding exercise to become a stronger team,” Tashani said.

Both captains are excited about the future of the event and its growing profile.

"Since my first year it has grown so much already in terms of the team and training. I think it will continue to grow into better and bigger things," said Temaana.

Tashani agreed, adding that she hopes to see the event become a more elite space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes and students at universities across Australia.

In reflecting on what this opportunity means to them, both captains spoke about community and connection and the opportunity to connect with different cultures and catch up with old friends.

“It is always a highlight of my year, and when I finish my degree, I will look back at it as a major highlight of my university journey," Temaana said.

Tashani added, "Events like this allow us to celebrate our journey as students and athletes but it also brings us together as a community."

We congratulate Temaana and Tashani on their captaincy and we look forward to seeing them lead our Indigenous Nationals team over in Whadjuk County (Perth).

Good luck, team! Stay up-to-date on all news and results here