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Mead and Gumbrell win Australian U21 doubles; Eildon hosts medal reception

Curtis Mead and Ethan Gumbrell won the Australian U21 doubles title without losing a game, and the U21 Open Singles starts tomorrow. Eildon also hosted the medal presentation and a reception for players and families.

2 min read14 January 2023
Mead and Gumbrell win Australian U21 doubles; Eildon hosts medal reception

Mead and Gumbrell win Australian U21 doubles

ell played to Curtis Mead and Ethan Gumbrell, who took out the Australian U21 doubles championship, undefeated in their games.

The U21 Australian Open Singles kicks off tomorrow. Can Curtis win the triple?

Eildon hosts Australian Open medal presentation and reception

Gold trophy cup on a black pedestal beside medals with green ribbons and a certificate on a white table

Eildon Croquet Club hosted the awarding of the Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals, along with the reception for all the Australian Open players and their families.

The President of Croquet Australia, Jim Nicholls, along with Croquet Queensland President Patricia Habner, joined journalists from BridgeFM in applauding the young players.

Two smiling people stand on a green lawn bowling green beside a green-roofed shed, under a large tree
A group of people socialize on a green croquet lawn outside the Eldon Croquet Club building, with a small shed and tables nearby
Three people playing croquet on a grass lawn, one lining up a shot with a mallet beside a blue ball and yellow ball
Buffet table with chafing dishes, salads, rolls, plates, and cutlery on a wooden deck; no croquet visible
Diners at long tables under lights on a covered deck at night, with a man serving food at a buffet; no croquet visible
Two smiling men pose holding a participation certificate from the 2023 ACA Under 21 Gold Medal Championship, one wearing a green medal ribbon
Two smiling men in polo shirts pose with a certificate and a small medal case, a trophy visible behind them, at a croquet award presentation
Two men smile holding a gold medal case and a certificate reading "Curtis Mead, 2023 ACA Under 21 Gold Medal Championship."
A smiling young man in a dark polo holds a tall gold trophy and a small award box at an indoor event
A smiling young man in a navy polo holds a tall gold trophy and a medal case, with a croquet trophy plaque reading "Under 21 Gold Medal."
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EildonAustralian u21 doubles championshipU21 australian open singlesTournamentAustralian open
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