Monae, a TikTok creator known as @more.monaee, recently participated in a tryout for the USA Olympic Handball Team despite having no prior experience in the sport. The unexpected audition, documented in a TikTok video that garnered 84 likes as of Friday, February 13, 2026, highlights a unique pathway to potentially joining Team USA.
The tryout process itself is part of an effort to broaden the pool of potential Olympic athletes, as detailed in a recent report by MSN. The article explains how individuals can become involved in Olympic history through unconventional routes, such as trying out for a sport with no prior training. Monae’s story exemplifies this possibility.
According to People.com, Monae’s participation extends beyond simply attending the tryout. The outlet reports she has set her sights on an even larger goal following the experience. Details of that goal were not immediately available.
Handball is a fast-paced team sport played on a court, involving two teams attempting to throw a ball into the opposing goal. The United States Olympic Handball team has faced challenges in gaining international recognition, and efforts to identify and develop talent are ongoing. Monae’s story, and the broader initiative to open tryouts to newcomers, could be seen as part of this development process.
People.com similarly covered the initial story of Monae’s tryout, noting the novelty of someone with no handball background attempting to qualify for the Olympic team. The article details the unusual nature of her journey and the potential for others to follow a similar path.
As of Friday afternoon, the USA Team Handball organization had not released a statement regarding Monae’s performance at the tryout or her future prospects. The next steps for potential Olympic athletes remain unclear.
