Chinese wrestlers prohibited from entry into India

While the Asian wrestling championships must take place in New Delhi, India, this week, athletes from China will not be able to participate in the competition. It is one of the latter's officials who announced the news this Tuesday, indicating that Chinese wrestlers will not be able to return to Indian territory due to the coronavirus epidemic. “”They don't come. Of course, this is largely due to concerns in terms of public health, the coronavirus epidemic is terrible“Said the deputy secretary of the India Federation of Wrestling, Vinod Take.

The Indian government has suspended electronic visas for Chinese nationals due to the viral infection that has cost more than 1,800 people since its propagation since its epicenter in the central city of Wuhan. “”The wrestlers are obviously disappointed“Said a spokesperson for the Chinese Federation of struggle on the organization's website.

The Asian championships, which provide UWW ranking points which count to designate the heads of the tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, begin on Tuesday and continue until February 23. Japanese world champions Kenichiro smoked et Risako only must normally participate.

The Minister of Indian Sports, Kiren Rijijustressed that in normal times, the refusal of visa is not authorized “Because that is part of the Olympic Charter“And that”We are trying to keep sport away from political issues“. “But in the event of a public health problem or for technical reasons, there may be exceptions“He explained, justifying the decision to refuse entry to Chinese wrestlers.