Wimbledon, United Kingdom, July 1, 2026 (AFP) - 'Love it': Wimbledon's military stewards tradition turns 80

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2026-07-01

At Wimbledon, stewards in military uniforms are a common sight in the walkways and even on courts, as hundreds of armed forces members volunteer in a tradition dating back eight decades. Active personnel from the army, navy and air force have been helping out annually since the aftermath of World War II, with the arrangement a quintessential part of the world's oldest tennis championships. This year they number around 500 -- featuring as many wom......

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