Dual Honours for Neville Halligan
(posted Jan-2009)
One of Queensland's favourite sons, Neville
("the Brigadier") Halligan has been recognised
in the latest Australia Day awards and has been
awarded an OAM for his services to senior's
tennis as both a player and administrator.
For those unfamiliar with Neville, he is
currently the World 85+ Men's Tennis Singles
Champion, having beaten his long-time rival, Bob
Sherman of United States, at last year's World
Championships in Turkey. He is also one of
nature's gentlemen and an all-round nice guy.
Neville has now represented Australia in ITF
World Cup Team events on at least 13 occasions
and after a stellar year in 2008, is currently
ranked No 2 in ITF World Rankings and No 1 in
Australian Seniors Rankings for 85 Men. His 2008
tennis exploits included five Finals at the
following events:
· USA Claycourt Championships in
September
· USA 85 Grasscourt Championships in
August/September
· Austrian Championships – Portschach – in June
· British Open Championships – Bournemouth – May
· ACT Open Seniors Championships – Canberra - March
Neville clearly demonstrates that "tennis really
is a game for life" and has always demonstrated
outstanding sportsmanship both on and off the court.
In recognition of his efforts in 2008, Tennis 35+
Seniors Australia recently awarded Neville the
Australia Senior Player of the Year. |
Neville Halligan |
