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Novak Djokovic Back In Detention In Australia, Declared “Public Threat”

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Novak Djokovic Back In Detention In Australia, Declared “Public Threat”

Australia detained Novak Djokovic for the second time on Saturday, saying the tennis star posed a threat to public order and battling to have him deported in court. Australia’s conservative government, which at one point failed to remove the unvaccinated 34-year-old from the country, is now trying again. Djokovic fought back again. The federal court hearing is scheduled for Sunday, while Djokovic is being guarded at an undisclosed location in Melbourne, believed to be his lawyer’s office. He is expected to be in immigration custody on Saturday night after a brief few days of freedom following his first successful court appeal.

To millions around the world, the Serbian star is best known as a burly, omnipotent tennis champion with a ferocious backhand and questionable views on Covid-19.

But in court documents, Australia sees him as a talisman for anti-vaccineists and a catalyst for potential “civil unrest” and must be removed.

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Immigration Minister Alex Hawke believes Djokovic’s presence in Australia “may fuel anti-vaccination sentiment”, justifying his use of broad executive powers to revoke Trump’s visa.

Not only would Djokovic encourage people to ignore health rules, but his presence could lead to “civil unrest,” Hawke said.

So, with just two days to go before the Australian Open kicks off, the defending champion is again focusing his attention on the court rather than Centre Court.

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This is the second time Australia’s conservative government has attempted to oust Djokovic, one of the world’s most high-profile Covid-19 vaccine skeptics.

After months of speculation over whether Djokovic would be vaccinated in Australia, he entered the country a week ago using a medical waiver, hoping to challenge for a record 21st Grand Slam title at the Open.

Many Australians suffering from prolonged lockdowns and border restrictions believe Djokovic used the system to circumvent vaccine entry requirements.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s government revoked Djokovic’s visa on arrival amid a public outcry.

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But the government was humiliated when a judge restored Djokovic’s visa and allowed him to remain in the country.

This time, the government invoked exceptional and difficult-to-challenge executive powers to declare him a threat to public health and safety.

Experts say the case has implications beyond the fate of a man who happens to be good at tennis.

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Is a Sania Mirza biopic in the works? She reveals: Individuals have been conversing…

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Sania Mirza reflects on the challenges of being famous. She prioritizes her son Izhaan, striving to maintain a balance between work and motherhood.
Sania Mirza has a lot on her plate after being appointed as Dubai’s Sports Ambassador. With a career as prolific as hers, her journey would certainly be inspiring for many people, if made into a film.

But we are yet to see one materialise on Mirza’s life. She says there has been interest showed, “A biopic has been on the cards, a lot of people have been talking about it. But I haven’t had offers of late, unless my managers have not told me about any!”

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While work goes on, with Mirza also managing her tennis academies, it didn’t prevent her from ringing in the New Year with her ‘forever date’, as she captioned her picture with her six-year-old, lovingly called Izzu.

We ask her about life as a single mother. “No matter what I do in my life, my son Izhaan is always going to be my priority. Even amongst my professional commitments, he will remain that. That doesn’t mean I don’t do other things. I try to revolve my stuff around Izhaan as much as I can,” says the 38-year-old, who became a mother in 2018.

“I also try to not leave him too much, at max maybe one-two nights if I have to travel for work. All of it works itself out. I try to find a balance,” she adds. Being a busy public figure also means that she is constantly in the public eye.

Doing and saying the right thing in her life must be a pressure. Does Mirza feel it? “Being famous or not comes with it’s own set of challenges. More than the pressure, I feel a sense of responsibility.

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I feel there are so many kids who look up to you, so you have a certain sense of responsibility about how you conduct yourself. I try to be myself as much as I can in the public eye. I feel humbled and honoured to be in this position. I speak from my heart,” she quips.

Sania Mirza, the tennis icon and former World No. 1 doubles player, has recently revealed that conversations are underway for a potential biopic about her life. In an exclusive interview, Sania opened up about how she has been approached by individuals.

interested in bringing her inspiring journey to the big screen. “Individuals have been conversing, and it’s something that could definitely happen in the future,” she shared. While she didn’t provide specifics, the possibility of a Sania Mirza biopic has excited her fans, who have long admired her achievements on and off the court.

Sania’s remarkable career includes six Grand Slam titles, a career-high doubles ranking, and her pioneering efforts to break stereotypes in the world of sports. Beyond her athletic prowess.

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she has been a vocal advocate for women’s empowerment, making to make her story even more compelling. From her struggles and sacrifices to her triumphs and resilience, a biopic would surely highlight the journey of a woman who has defied the odds and become a trailblazer in the world of tennis.

The conversation around a biopic is not surprising, as there has been increasing interest in telling the stories of influential sports figures, especially women, whose contributions have often been underappreciated. With a potential biopic on the horizon, Sania could inspire yet another generation of young athletes, especially girls, to pursue their dreams relentlessly.

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