: Sports minister Rijiju on Japan’s additional Covid-19 restrictions on India, BCCI funding and more #IndiaNEWS Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said formal complaint has been lodged and the

@IndiaNEWS

Posted in: #IndiaNEWS

Sports minister Rijiju on Japan’s additional Covid-19 restrictions on India, BCCI funding and more #IndiaNEWS
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said formal complaint has been lodged and the issue will be addressed after the tougher Covid-19 restrictions imposed by Japan on India’s Olympic-bound contingent.Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Tokyo Games organisers have prescribed stricter regulations for travellers from 11 countries including India. The Olympics begin on July 23. The Indian athletes and officials have been asked by the Japanese government to undergo daily Covid-19 tests for a week prior to their departure and not interact with anyone from another country for three days upon arrival. These strictures have not gone well with the Indian Olympic Association.“...as per the Olympic charter there can’t be any discrimination with any country. Any discrimination has to be addressed,� Rijiju said in an online interaction with media.“I have asked the IOA to register a formal complaint with the Tokyo organisers which they already did. We will strongly raise any issue which affects our athletes preparation and chances. The Olympics are happening under challenging circumstances, it’s a challenge for everybody,� he added.The IOA has asked the Tokyo Games Organising Committee to allow relaxations in the Covid-19 test protocols, citing the logistical hassle it would cause for the athletes and officials before their departures.“...our priority is...Read more

Intraday stocks under 50 NSE India Twitter of India

Vote Up Vote Down

Login to post a comment!