The Arunachal Olympic Association on Saturday condemned China for issuing stapled visas to three Wushu players from the state, saying it is a discriminatory act against the people of the state. Eight players and four officials were to leave for Chengdu, China on Wednesday night for the World University Games which began on Friday but they were told to stay …
Terming China’s decision to revive the practice of “stapled visas” for Indian sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh as “unacceptable”, India on July 27 lodged a strong protest and said that it would respond suitably, after Beijing refused to give normal visas to three ‘Wushu’ martial arts athletes. The team was held back after the government realised that the three athletes belonging …
The Indian wushu team's departure to Chengdu, China, on Wednesday night to compete at the World University Games was put on hold by the government as three Arunachal Pradesh players in the team were given stapled visas by China, according to people aware of the matter. China has in the past refused visas to sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh or issued …
