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The Guardian - UK
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Tobi Thomas

More than 1,500 refugees invited to Wimbledon for centenary event

A general view of Centre Court.
The centenary celebrations will take place on Centre Court on Sunday afternoon. Photograph: Rob Newell/CameraSport/Getty Images

More than 1,500 refugees from Ukraine, Afghanistan and Syria have been invited to Wimbledon on Sunday as part of celebrations to mark the tennis venue’s 100-year anniversary.

The centenary celebrations, which will take place on Centre Court on Sunday afternoon, will be presented by Sue Barker, Clare Balding and the former Wimbledon and US Open champion John McEnroe.

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