World number one tennis player and 20-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic may not play the Australian Open this time. Djokovic was denied entry into Australia due to an extraordinary mistake in his visa application.
There is already a controversy in Australia about Djokovic. It is mandatory for all outbound travelers coming to Australia and the Australian Open to take the full dose of the COVID vaccine. Although Djokovic was given a special medical exemption from this rule of COVID vaccine, there is a protest on what basis Djokovic has been given this exemption.
Amidst these controversies, Novak Djokovic landed at Melbourne Airport on Wednesday, 5 January. However, Djokovic was not allowed out of the airport as his support team made a big mistake in his visa application. According to Australian media reports, the category in which Djokovic’s visa was applied for, does not have a provision for a special exemption regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. The Australian Border Force discovered this mistake in Djokovic’s passport.
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Let us tell you that before this, Djokovic was constantly refusing to tell whether he has got the corona virus vaccine or not, while it is necessary to tell to go to Melbourne. According to a BBC report, Djokovic opposed the vaccine in 2020. In such a situation, there is a possibility that he has not got the vaccine.
However, later on Tuesday, the organizers of the Australian Open issued a statement confirming that Djokovic has received medical exemption to participate in the tournament. “Djokovic has applied for the medical exemption which he has been granted. The decision has been taken by medical experts after a rigorous review process,” the statement said. Australian Open is starting from January 17.
A large number of people are protesting on social media to give special exemption to Djokovic. Even Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison made a strong statement in this matter on Wednesday. The Australian PM said, “Every person coming to Australia will have to follow the rules here. If Djokovic has not got the vaccine, then he has to get it. If he gets any medical exemption, then he will have to provide evidence for what reasons he is getting the vaccine. If he can’t provide enough evidence in this case, then no special rule will be made for him here. Djokovic will have to catch the next flight and go back.”
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