From first place on the basketball court to silver medal performances in kendo and fencing, students have plenty to celebrate.

Congratulations to all Flinders athletes who represented the University at the 2026 UniSport Nationals in Perth. Our students have demonstrated outstanding skill, determination and sportsmanship, delivering an impressive set of results across a range of sports.

What are the UniSport Nationals?

The UniSport Nationals bring together student athletes from universities across Australia to compete for national honours. Held in Perth in 2026, the event saw more than 5,000 participants from 42 member universities compete across 30 sports.

The competition gives students the opportunity to represent their Uni, build connections with fellow student athletes, and experience the excitement of competing on a national stage.

Flinders University’s 2026 results

Our athletes have delivered results worth celebrating across basketball, volleyball, kendo and fencing.

• Men’s basketball — 1st place: Ten students represented Flinders University, finishing first against Adelaide University.
• Women’s basketball — 5th place: Seven students competed.
• Women’s volleyball — 2nd place: Eight students secured a second-place finish.
• Kendo — Silver medal: Four students entered the competition, with Shiqi He winning silver in an excellent individual achievement.
• Fencing — Silver medal: Two students represented Flinders, with the team bringing home a silver medal.

Congratulations to every student who competed, trained and represented Flinders.

See the full list of results for the 2026 Nationals here.

A result the whole University can celebrate

These results give our Flinders community plenty of reasons to celebrate. They showcase the commitment and potential of our students, strengthen our university spirit and remind us that student success takes many forms.

They also highlight the value of university sport in building confidence, resilience, teamwork and a strong sense of belonging.

We celebrate all our athletes on your achievements and look forward to cheering you on in your next competitions.

Want to get involved in a Flinders Sports Club? See the full range of all our sports clubs here.