following the denial of entry to some Indian sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh into the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
The Ministry of External Affairs officially protested against the discriminatory actions by Chinese authorities, emphasizing that these athletes were deliberately discriminated against based on their place of origin. The Indian government firmly rejects any differentiation among its citizens based on domicile or ethnicity and considers such discrimination unacceptable.
In response to China’s actions, India has registered a strong protest both in New Delhi and Beijing. The Indian Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports has canceled his planned visit to China for the Games as a mark of protest against China’s discriminatory behavior. This cancellation signifies India’s disapproval and sends a clear message that such behavior will not be tolerated.
Furthermore, India has stated that it reserves the right to take further appropriate measures to protect its interests in light of this incident. India remains committed to ensuring the fair treatment of its athletes and upholding the principles of equality and respect in international sports.
