An eight-year-old boy who cycled three miles every day for 30 days for charity will perform the pre-match coin toss ceremony at the Wimbledon men’s final.
Mu’awwiz Anwar has raised nearly £10,000 for WaterAid with his efforts. This year he also competed a half ironman triathlon.
The youngster from Stoke Poges in Buckinghamshire, who will perform the ceremony in front of an estimated worldwide audience of 1.2 billion, said: “I can’t wait to do the coin toss, and actually seeing the players, it will be amazing.”
Philippa George, 27, representing Park Lane Stables, a Riding for the Disabled centre in south west London, will carry out the coin toss ceremony ahead of the women’s final.
The stables offer horse riding, carriage driving and specialist therapy to children and adults with disabilities or learning difficulties.
Founder and manager, Natalie O’Rourke MBE, told the Standard Ms George , who has been with the stables for 15 years and plays an important role in inviting and welcoming new people and organising social events.
Ms George, who is from Twickenham, said: “I just can’t believe it still and I can’t wait for it. It’s going to be amazing.”
Both charity supporters and their families will enjoy a tour of the Clubhouse and lunch in the Competitors’ Restaurant before the matches.
They will be assisted with their on-court duties by Gerry Armstrong, Championships Referee.
