Islington athlete Lily will be sharing a court with big names of tennis such as Alcaraz and Djocovic.
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Tennis player from Islington qualifies for ‘Persons with Intellectual Impairments’ Championship in Melbourne, made possible by a grant from Islington Council.
Lily Mills was given a £2,000 cash travel grant by the council to help get her to Australia for the Open in Melbourne. The young tennis-star trains at Islington Tennis Centre and has been playing the sport since she was just five years old.
Health complications as a child left Lily with cognitive impairments including learning disabilities, short-term memory loss and poor coordination. As a baby she was given only a 50/50 chance of survival. After a miraculous recovery the 23-year-old overcame her disabilities inspired by her passion for tennis.
Lily represented Great Britain at the Special Olympics last year as a wildcard and far out performed expectation.
This week she represents her country against thirteen others in a three-day knock out championship starting tomorrow.
The tournament recognises athletes with disabilities ranging from vision and hearing to mobility. It hopes to increase inclusion for all people, creating a secure and accessible for environment.
Lily and her competitors will share the courts with stars such as Spain’s Carlo Alcaraz and Serbia’s Novak Djokovic.
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StandfirstLondon tennis player Lily Mills qualifies for the tournament's 'Persons with Intellectual Impairments' championship in Melbourne.
Tennis player from Islington qualifies for ‘Persons with Intellectual Impairments’ Championship in Melbourne, made possible by a grant from Islington Council.
Lily Mills was given a £2,000 cash travel grant by the council to help get her to Australia for the Open in Melbourne. The young tennis-star trains at Islington Tennis Centre and has been playing the sport since she was just five years old.
Health complications as a child left Lily with cognitive impairments including learning disabilities, short-term memory loss and poor coordination. As a baby she was given only a 50/50 chance of survival. After a miraculous recovery the 23-year-old overcame her disabilities inspired by her passion for tennis.
Lily represented Great Britain at the Special Olympics last year as a wildcard and far out performed expectation.
This week she represents her country against thirteen others in a three-day knock out championship starting tomorrow.
The tournament recognises athletes with disabilities ranging from vision and hearing to mobility. It hopes to increase inclusion for all people, creating a secure and accessible for environment.
Lily and her competitors will share the courts with stars such as Spain’s Carlo Alcaraz and Serbia’s Novak Djokovic.
