Barry Newcombe, the former chairman of the Sports Journalists’ Association, was today honoured by the All England Lawn Tennis Club at Wimbledon after completing 50 years at the championships.
Newcombe began at Wimbledon in 1965 when he was tennis correspondent at the Evening Standard.
He has has missed only one year since.
Newcombe said: “They presented me with four large wine glasses, which will be put to good use.”
- The SJA is the largest member organisation of sports media professionals in the world. Join us: Click here for more details
- This year, the SJA’s nominated good cause is The Journalists’ Charity. To find out more and how you can donate on a one-off or regular basis, go to www.journalistscharity.org.uk
UPCOMING SJA EVENTS
Tue July 14: Young sports journalists social event
Mon Sep 14: SJA Autumn Golf Day, Muswell Hill Golf Club
Tue Oct 6: Entry forms for 2015 SJA British Sports Journalism Awards published
Thu Dec 17: SJA British Sports Awards, sponsored by The National Lottery
2016
Mon Feb 22: SJA British Sports Journalism Awards dinner, sponsored by BT Sport