An Indian is all set to be a part of this year's men's singles final at the Wimbledon. This is because Pinki Sonkar has been chosen to toss the coin ahead of the marquee match on July 7. The 11-year-old Pinki will be representing New York-headquartered Smile Train, the world's largest cleft lip and palate non-profit organisation. It has been picked as the charity partner to perform the flip of the coin at the men's singles final event this year. Smile Train aims to provide free surgeries to people born with cleft lip and palate. Doctor Subodh Kumar Singh, who performed Pinki's cleft surgery in 2007, will be travelling with her to London. The British High Commissioner to India, Sir James Bevan, will host a send-off dinner for Pinki on July 2 at his residence for guests to share their good wishes. The 11-year-old Pinki will travel from her native village in India to London to share her story with the world. Her trip will connect three countries worldwide — the United Kingdom, the United States and India — as they come together to celebrate her remarkable journey. Pinki will meet the players and will be assisted in her on-court duties by Andrew Jarrett, Championships' Referee, and the Chair Umpire.
News On AIR | June 17, 2013 8:57 PM
Smile train patient Pinki Sonkar to flip coin at Wimbledon