(路透社)American surfing great Kelly Slater will not be allowed to compete in upcoming events in Australia if he doesn’t get vaccinated against Covid-19, 联邦卫生部长格雷格·亨特周四表示.
Eleven-time world champion Slater, who hasn’t revealed his vaccination status, defended tennis world No. 1 诺瓦克·德约科维奇在惊悚片中击败拉斐尔·纳达尔进入法网决赛 after the unvaccinated Serbian was detained and later deported by authorities ahead of the Australian Open.
Two World Surf League (WSL) championship events are scheduled for Victoria and Western Australia in April and May. It remains unclear whether Slater, 49, will take part.
“I think we’ve been pretty clear with the Novak Djokovic case of no vax, no play,” Hunt told Australian broadcaster Channel 9.
“It’s a pretty simple message, doesn’t matter what sport, we’re even-handed. I hope he (斯莱特) gets vaccinated and I hope he competes.”
The WSL has not mandated vaccines for competitors but has encouraged them to take the jab, warning they may face “重大” challenges if they choose not to.
