Wimbledon officials have strengthened security and will use undercover “behavioural detection officers” in an attempt to prevent environmental protests at the tennis tournament, which began Monday.
Perfectly manicured green lawns with crisp white lines are the worldwide image of the tournament and the prospect of somebody sprinkling orange powder, the trademark of protesters who have invaded other major sporting events, is something organizers desperately want to prevent.
Last week’s England versus Australia cricket test at Lord’s Cricket Ground was briefly held up by powder-spreading protesters associated with the Just Stop Oil movement, following similar incidents at the World Snooker Championship and English
