According to the Beijing Daily client, on November 13, Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, presided over a regular press conference.
A journalist from AFP asked, Indian top tennis player Sumit Nagal stated on social media this week that he was denied a visa by China, and he needs this visa to participate in the Australian Open wildcard additional match held in Chengdu. What is the Ministry's comment on this?
"China will legally and in accordance with regulations issue visas for athletes from countries including India to come to China for competitions. We hope relevant individuals submit the application materials in time according to the requirements of the Chinese embassy in India," said Lin Jian.
According to Indian media reports, what Sumit Nagal originally planned to participate in was the Australian Open Asia-Pacific wildcard tournament. The event is scheduled to be held from November 24 to 26 in Chengdu, Sichuan.
On November 11, Sumit Nagal posted on the X platform that he was denied a visa by China and sought emergency assistance from China.
Sumit Nagal is one of India's best tennis players.
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