Canberran off to the 2008 World Cup in Athens

Canberra Olympic's Nik Schlie will represent Australia at the Deaf Football World Cup in June in Athens in Greece.

16 teams will take part.

Nik, a centre-midfielder, was the only ACT representative to be picked for NSW's in the recent Deaf Football National Championships which were held in Brisbane.

NSW's beat Victoria 4-3 in the final with Nik scoring two.

Nik has been picked to represent Australia at the World Cup in June. Well done Nik!