Australian open: 17-year-old Aman Dahiya denied entry however Djokovic allowed

17-year-old Tennis participant Aman Dahiya was denied entry to the Australian Open owing to the principles that solely vaccinated gamers can be allowed to enter. However, in earlier improvement, Serbia’s Novak Djokovic was granted a medical exemption and has been allowed to take part within the match by the officers, regardless of being unvaccinated. This transfer of the Victoria state authorities has stirred fairly an argument worldwide.
Aman Dahiya, 17 who hails from Haryana had made it to the Australian Open Junior Championships however was denied entry as he was but to be vaccinated. Owing to the truth that vaccination for youngsters had solely begun in India not too long ago, Dahiya’s coach additionally explored the potential of getting him vaccinated exterior India. However, this might not be made attainable due to logistics and funding points.
Aman Dahiya (world rating. 78) presently trains at Altevol Tennis academy in Ahmedabad and had even performed with blisters on the ITF Asian B1 Championships in Pune, final month with a hope to qualify for the Australian Open.
‘Are rules different for bigger players?’ Dahiya’s coach asks
Dahiya’s coach Jignesh Rawal has lashed out on the Australian Open organisers for his or her preferential therapy of Djokovic and discrimination towards the Indian Player. “Are the rules different if you’re a bigger player?” He requested. Sighting this as a case of discrimination, he lashed, “They exempted Djokovic but denied a visa to us on same grounds. Aman is 17 – when we applied for a visa he was not eligible for the vaccine so is that not enough for a medical exemption.”
Rawal clarified that earlier he had sought permission for Aman to be vaccinated with a single dose with a seven-day quarantine after arrival in Australia. First, they agreed to quarantine however then wrote again to us saying they cannot enable Dahiya with out finishing 2 doses.
“He (Aman) has 15 ITF titles, eight in singles and seven in doubles. Not many Indians can claim that in the last 20 years.” Rawal talked about that Aman comes from a humble household the place his father earns Rs. 10,000 a month. No assist has come from the state and central authorities, in accordance with him.
Meanwhile, the vaccine exemption granted to Novak Djokovic has ignited a lot controversy worldwide. The transfer has been labelled as an act of ‘elitism’ in giving preferential therapy to massive gamers. The vaccination standing of Djokovic continues to be unclear as final 12 months he stated he was “opposed to vaccination”. The Serbian tennis participant will defend his entry after being granted “medical exemption” from the vaccine mandate by the Australian Open authorities.
Earlier, Russian participant Natalia Vikhlyantseva was denied entry as a result of the Russian Sputnik vaccine will not be recognised by the Australian govt.
‘Entitled to feel particularly aggrieved is Natalia Vikhlyantseva, who was denied entry because her Sputnik vaccine had not been approved, and the Indian junior Aman Dahiya, who cannot play because under-18s cannot yet receive jabs in his country.’ https://t.co/ehCSqnVe85— Tash Robinson (@NC_Robinson) January 5, 2022
While entry necessities must be the identical for an aspiring participant and a nine-time Australian Open Champion, the officers have minced no phrases whereas denying entry to Aman Dahiya. Should this act of preferential therapy be flagged off as discrimination alone; or does this qualify for racism?
Racism towards Indians will not be a brand new factor in Australia. The nation’s portfolio in curbing racism and abuse within the area of sports activities is relatively bleak. not too long ago, Ex-Australian cricket participant Kerry O’Keeffe racially abused Indian participant Mayank Agrawal in a commentary. The situations of Australian followers racially sledging towards Indian gamers throughout cricket matches have additionally elevated.
17-year-old Aman Dahiya was not in a position to vaccinate himself in India owing to the vaccine laws whereas Tennis star Novak Novak Djokovic selected voluntarily to not vaccinate himself. Yet the latter is being allowed to take part within the Open. Obscure laws and preferential remedies in sports activities are disheartening to see.