FILE PHOTO: Surfing star Kelly Slater of the USA rides a wave during a promotional event at Sydney's Manly Beach April 13, 2013. REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo
(Reuters) - American surfing great Kelly Slater will not be allowed to compete in upcoming events in Australia if he doesn't get vaccinated against COVID-19, Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt said on Thursday.
Eleven-times world champion Slater, who hasn't revealed his vaccination status, defended tennis world number one Novak Djokovic after the unvaccinated Serbian was detained and later deported by authorities ahead of the Australian Open.
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