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US Open 2022: Djokovic Participation In Doubt

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4 years ago

August 23, 2022

It is unclear if most men’s Grand Slam singles titles is Novak Djokovic’s ultimate career goal will be allowed to participate in the forthcoming 2022 U.S Open come August 29^th.

Djokovic, who was still on the US Open entry list on Monday, has not been vaccinated against Covid-19 and since October 2021 the United States has not allowed non-vaccinated visitors to enter the country.

The nine-time Australian Open champion was unable to play in Melbourne and could also be missing at the US Open, although the 35-year-old recently said he had his “fingers crossed” he will be in the draw when the Grand Slam starts on 29 August.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is the nation’s health protection agency, demands a non-US citizen must “show proof of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19” before traveling by air from a foreign country.

The ruling stopped Djokovic from playing ATP Masters 1000 events at Indian Wells and Miami in March and April, along with last week’s Cincinnati Open

He was also not allowed to play at the Rogers Cup in Montreal – another Masters event that took place this month – because of Canada’s ban on unvaccinated visitors.

However, the Serb won his 21st major title with a victory at Wimbledon in July, leaving him one behind Rafael Nadal’s all-time men’s record Djokovic said: “the principles of decision making on my body are more important than any title or anything else”, but added he was keeping an open mind about being vaccinated in the future.

Asked why he did not want to be vaccinated, Djokovic said he was trying to be “in tune” with his body as much as he could be.

Though, the CDC relaxed some of its Covid-19 restrictions on 11 August, including bringing some rules for unvaccinated US citizens into line with those who are vaccinated.

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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja

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10 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.

In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.

Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.

The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.

As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.

The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.

The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.

With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.

Africa is coming to Abuja.

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