India has withdrawn its entire wushu team from the World University Games in Chengdu, China, after three athletes from Arunachal Pradesh were issued stapled visas.
Media Desk
Stapled visas are issued to residents of certain parts of India, including Arunachal Pradesh, which China claims as its own. The Indian government considers stapled visas to be a violation of its sovereignty.
The Indian team was scheduled to depart for Chengdu on Thursday night, but was stopped at the airport by immigration officials. The officials said they were acting on the government's instructions.
The Indian government has said that it will not allow any athlete from Arunachal Pradesh to travel to China on a stapled visa.
The withdrawal of the Indian team is a major setback for China, which is hosting the World University Games for the first time. The games are a major sporting event for university students from around the world.
The decision to withdraw the team has been met with widespread support in India. Many people have expressed their anger at China for issuing stapled visas to Indian athletes.
The Indian government has said that it will continue to raise the issue of stapled visas with China. It has also said that it will not allow any athlete from Arunachal Pradesh to travel to China on a stapled visa.
The withdrawal of the Indian team is a significant diplomatic gesture by India. It sends a strong message to China that India will not tolerate any infringement on its sovereignty.
