Member for Epping Greg Smith SC recently recognised the contribution of young sports competitors by hosting an afternoon tea and presenting awards for local children in the Epping electorate who represented New South Wales. 

“You never know which one of these bright young athletes will be Australia’s next Olympic Gold medalist,” Mr Smith said.

“I’m very proud to have so many young people displaying such tremendous talent in the local area,” he said.

“In Epping we have young people representing the state in sports as diverse as acrobatics, aerobics, figure skating and athletics."

“It just shows the tremendous talents that people have in our area and serves as an inspiration to other young locals in the area to set their sights high at a goal and work to achieve it,” Mr Smith said.   

Recipients of the awards included the following: