Tracey Roberts (Pearce, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Today I rise to formally acknowledge three outstanding young people from my electorate of Pearce: Amber Merritt in wheelchair basketball, Charlie Senior in boxing and Luke Zaccaria in cycling. These three athletes from Pearce are currently competing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

The success of these individuals is not only a testament to their hard work, dedication and perseverance but also a testament to our community's support and sporting facilities. We have thousands of talented athletes in Pearce able to train and play in local facilities, and swimmers will be able to enjoy Labor's election commitment for the Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre when it is completed. It is a commitment that I worked really hard with our community to secure over many years preceding my election to this place.

Sport unites the community. There is nothing better than that sense of pride when you see somebody you know excelling in their chosen sport. On this occasion, these athletes are not only making their parents, friends and loved ones proud; they are making their whole community proud and they are making their whole country proud. Being selected to represent your country is a significant achievement in itself, and I'm sure that each and every athlete is extremely proud of their achievements.

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