The tennis players not vaccinated against COVID-19such as reigning champion Novak Djokovic, and the Russian and Belarusian playersYes, like Daniil Medvedev, are welcome to Roland Garros (May 22-June 5)… “at the moment”indicated this Wednesday the French Tennis Federation (FFT), organizer of the tournament.
“It imposes a strict neutrality to Russian, Belarusian players (…) We remain on the principle of the set of Ministries of Sports of the European Union and of the countries around us”, declared the general director of the FFT Amélie Oudéa-Castéra at a press conference.
“For the moment”, insisted the president of the FFT Gilles Moretton.
Wimbledon could ask the players who wish to participate in the Grand Slam on grass to officially criticize Russian President Vladimir Putin by the military invasion of Ukraine.
Regarding the health restrictions linked to COVID-19, “The indicators have the green light to have a Roland Garros at full capacity”Moretton celebrated.
Djokovic’s presence is therefore expected in Paris, where the health pass has already been suspended.
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“We have learned to be extremely cautious. We see that from month to month things can evolve”, tempered Oudéa-Castéra.
“Our goal is to have the best poster possible”, declared the director of Roland Garros Amélie Mauresmo, recalling that she is willing “to respect what is implanted” in the country from the health point of view. (D)
Source: Eluniverso
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