"We are delighted that the most important women's sporting event in Austria is now also organising the largest junior initiative for women's tennis in our country."
Markus Achleitner, State Councillor for Sport
In keeping with the motto „Giving children a chance“, the „1,000 rackets for 1,000 girls“ campaign took place for the fifth time this year. Together with the Austrian Tennis Association (ÖTV) and the Upper Austrian Tennis Association (OÖTV), the Upper Austria Ladies Linz has wanted to get children interested in the sport since 2021 and give them a unique opportunity to receive a tennis racket. Dunlop, the official ball partner of the tournament, Oberösterreichische Versicherung, LINZ AG and Plan International are also supporting the campaign.
The organisers will provide a total of 1,000 tennis rackets over several years, which will be „raffled off“ to 1,000 girls between the ages of six and ten.
As part of the event, all participants will receive a taster session, contact with coaches and club representatives and a bulging "goodie bag" from our partners.
"We are delighted that the most important women's sporting event in Austria is now also organising the largest junior initiative for women's tennis in our country."
Markus Achleitner, State Councillor for Sport