[Sydney / Melbourne 16th Reuters]-Australia’s court ruled on the 16th to support the government’s decision to revoke the visa of Novak Djokovic (Servia), the world’s number one tennis player. You will not be able to participate in the Australian Open, which opens on the 17th.
Djokovic said in a statement that he was “extremely disappointed”, but said he would respect the ruling and cooperate with the authorities in connection with his departure.
Djokovic was unable to enter Australia because he did not meet the requirements for new coronavirus vaccination, and his visa was invalidated, but the court ruled to overturn it. However, Djokovic was again protesting as the government revoked the visa.
Djokovic, who was in the detention facility, attended the trial online on the 16th. Djokovic’s agent explained that Djokovic played in major tournaments around the world last year without causing any protests. Immigration Minister Hawk, who decided to revoke his visa, said he didn’t justify the opinion that Djokovic’s participation in the tournament fueled the anti-vaccine movement, although evidence is needed to support it. He said that if Djokovic could not participate, the anti-vaccine movement and protests could be further overheated.
On the other hand, the government pointed out that Djokovic’s opposition to vaccination can be seen not only by external statements but also by the fact that he has not received vaccination even when it has become widespread. While recognizing that visa revocation can cause “confusion” by those who oppose it, the attitude and behavior of prominent athlete Djokovic disregards infection control guidelines for non-vaccine opponents. Insisted that there was a possibility.
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