Novak Djokovic held at Melbourne airport, could also be deported from Australia: Details

Yesterday, on January 5, experiences emerged that Tennis legend Novak Djokovic could also be granted a medical exemption by the Australian authorities to take part within the Australian Open occasion. Djokovic is but to be vaccinated in opposition to Covid and he had made it clear that he’s in opposition to the Covid vaccines.
Later, the Australian PM Scott Morrison introduced that “Rules are rules, and Djokovic will be sent back home on the next plane”.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison defends determination to cancel the visa of Novak Djokovic: “Rules are rules, and there are no special cases.” https://t.co/bAZqli5aLF pic.twitter.com/s7vlsxEsfq— ABC News (@ABC) January 6, 2022
As per the most recent experiences, Djokovic was held at Melbourne’s Tullamarine airport for a number of hours, after the Australian authorities made it clear that his visa will likely be rejected. Djokovic had landed in Melbourne at 11.30 pm native time from Dubai. He was escorted to an isolation room the place he was put below watch by two safety personnel.
The 34-year-old was issued a letter by the Australian authorities saying that his visa has been denied and he could also be deported.
“The Australian Border Force will continue to ensure that those who arrive at our border comply with our laws and entry requirements. The ABF can confirm that Mr Djokovic failed to provide appropriate evidence to meet the entry requirements to Australia, and his visa has been subsequently cancelled”, the Australian Border Force has said to the media.
The tennis star could now be moved to a resort because the formalities are carried out. The Serbian authorities has said that they’re taking measures to make sure the ‘best Tennis player in the world’ doesn’t face any harassment.
It is notable right here that 17-year-old Indian participant Aman Dahiya has additionally been denied entry within the Australian Open as a result of he’s but to be vaccinated with each doses. Russian participant Natalia Vikhlyantseva was denied entry as a result of the Russian Sputnik vaccine just isn’t recognised by the Australian govt.