Emotional tribute as Evan Jones’ parents present Young Sportsperson award in his memory
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An awards ceremony stopped for an emotional moment when the parents of Evan Jones came forward to honour their son's memory. The couple presented the Young Sportsperson award, which now carries his name. Handing over a posthumous prize turned a routine presentation into something far more personal. The audience watched as the family paid tribute through the honour itself. Awards named after young sportspeople tend to go on marking the achievements of future winners, and this one will do the same. For the parents, the presentation was a public way of keeping their son's name attached to the sport he loved. The moment left a strong impression on those present.