French sports minister Amelie Udea-Casteracriticized the message that the Serb wrote last Monday Novak Djokovic regarding the current situation in Kosovomaking it clear what it was “very political” And? “This must not happen again”.
The winner of 22 Grand Slam tournaments wrote the following message on the lens of one of the cameras on the track. Philip Chatrier after winning the match with the American Alexander Kovacevic in his debut Roland Garros:
Kosovo – the heart of Serbia Stop the violence!
Belgrade’s message came after Kosovowhich declared its independence from Serbia in 2008 and was recognized as such by most of the international community, endured a week of violence after protests Serbs for the appointment of new mayors from the Albanian ethnic group who left dozens of NATO-backed peacekeepers and wounded Serbs.
Udea-Castera had the following to say about the tennis player’s statements during the program. telematin chains french 2.
When it comes to messages that promote human rights, messages that unite people around universal values, an athlete can do it. But, when it comes to a militant, highly political message, this should not be repeated.
đź”´đź—Ł “Il ne faut pas que ça se reproduise”
Amelie Oudea-Castera fights Novak Djokovic after they made a political message about Kosovo #Roland Garros . #Les4V @AOC1978 pic.twitter.com/ZcKqDmLVF0
— Telematin (@telematin) May 31, 2023
In addition, the minister indicated that the director Roland Garros, Amelie MauresmoI have already spoken to Djokovic and his team to explain principles of “neutrality”although it is unknown if any sanctions have been applied to the current world number three.
Despite criticism, Nole acknowledged that He “would do it again” as he is “against” wars and all sorts of conflicts.
Our people were kicked out of the municipalities. It’s the least I can do. As a public figure, I feel obliged to support our people and all of Serbia.
Kosovoofficially known as Republic of Kosovo, state with limited recognition, landlocked, whichdeclared independence from Serbia on February 17, 2008, located on the Balkan Peninsula.
“It’s the least I could do,” Novak Djokovic defended his scandalous message written on a camera lens at the French Open, which claimed that “Kosovo is the heart of Serbia.” pic.twitter.com/gfKuvQsPsV
— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) May 30, 2023
International recognition of Kosovo’s independence is controversial. Government of Kosovo, in whose territory Albanian nationality has a numerical superiorityunilaterally declared its independence from Serbia on February 17, 2008, supported by USA and most countries European Unionestablishing Republic of Kosovo; however, Serbian still take into account Autonomous Province of Kosovo How autonomous region within its own territoryin accordance with its constitution and Council Resolution 1244 United Nations Security Councilalthough he has not interfered with its management since 1999.
Meanwhile, French Tennis Federation He denied that he was going to utter because Grand Slam rules do not ban players’ political statements. Thus, Djokovic will calmly meet his duel this Wednesday against the Hungarian Marton Fuksovich, in the second round.
Tonight in Orahovac, Kosovo, a mural dedicated to the best Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic was destroyed.
The day before, after winning the first round of Roland Garros, Djokovic wrote a message on camera: “Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence.” pic.twitter.com/CypaB2GJ6p
— Pedrodelcamino (@pedrodelcamino) May 30, 2023
(According to information from Europe Press)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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