BAD NEWS for Novak Djokovic. The French government announced that all international athletes must be vaccinated to participate in competitions in the country. As of this decision, the Serbian tennis player will not be able to play in the next edition of Roland Garros.
Sports Minister Roxana Maracineanu, hours after the French parliament approved the bill that will impose a vaccination certificate that will generate more restrictions for those who are not vaccinated, was very clear: “It will be mandatory to enter spaces already subject to the health passport – such as stadiums – for all spectators, practitioners, professionals, French and foreigners.”
In the near future France will receive a host of athletes from other countries for the Judo Grand Slam -February 5 and 6-, the Six Nations rugby tournament -February 5 to March 19- and Roland Garros -May 22 to June 5-, among other competitions.
The official had hinted days ago that Djokovic, as well as other athletes not vaccinated against the coronavirus, could participate of tournaments organized in France: “The protocol, with the health bubble of these major sporting events, will allow it.”
Unlike what happens in Australia to enter the Gallic country you do not have to have the complete vaccination schedule, but you can present a negative covid test, but from the sanction of the new law It will be necessary to present the health passport to enter any establishment.
