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By Marley Abeleven & Victoria Velton
Three Ingham juniors achieved placings at the 2026 Ingham JDS Tennis Tournament held on Saturday, 16th May, highlighting the strong local talent on display throughout the day. The event was proudly supported by Hinchinbrook Shire Council and Cheapa Auto Spares, while the tournament also relied on the support of volunteers and officials who dedicated their time to ensuring the day ran smoothly.
Among those contributing behind the scenes was Division 1 winner Gordon Scott, who also serves as one of the officials helping run the event and supporting local tennis development.
Held at the Ingham Tennis Association Courts, the tournament was packed with young players, supportive families, competitive matches, and enough energy to make even non-tennis people watch with excitement.
One of the best parts of the day was seeing how seriously everyone took their games, even the younger players. Some of the junior orange ball players looked like tiny professional athletes in the making. With every point clearly mattering, every serve carrying importance and every player giving it their absolute best.
What stood out the most was the sportsmanship. Win or lose, players still shook hands, encouraged each other and got back out there for the next match. There were moments of disappointment after lost points, but also excitement, determination and strong support from families watching from the sidelines.
The atmosphere around the courts was described as something special. Parents, grandparents, coaches and friends all turned out to support the players, proving that sport in a small town is about much more than simply winning.
It was also noted how much effort volunteers and organisers put into making the tournament happen, with events like this requiring significant work behind the scenes.
Overall, the Ingham JDS tournament was described as fun, competitive, inspiring and a reminder that Hinchinbrook has some seriously talented young athletes coming through the ranks.
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