In her age group, Jamie Wong Hei-tung is quite tall. But what makes the 1.7-metre girl stand out is not only her height, but also her manners on the court. The Form Three student from SKH Bishop Mok Sau Tseng Secondary School is the winner of the Hong Kong Tennis Association's sportsmanship award for junior girls.
Every year, the association picks one girl and one boy to receive the honour. For 2011, they are Jamie and Leung Kai-yuen, a Form Five student from La Salle College. Coincidentally, the duo were mixed doubles partners at the Chinese Recreation Club Open in November.
Jamie says the prize, which was presented last month, was a surprise to her.
'I was not told that I would win this prize. I was attending the ceremony for the doubles awards, so I was shocked when they called my name,' she says.
The right-hander has a habit of apologising when she accidentally hits an opponent with the ball.
And more importantly, she remains calm and composed when a game gets tough. Even when she is behind, she looks elegant on the court.
Her politeness has become an issue at times though, especially at out-of-town competitions.
