The press release and statement about the South African government's denial of a visa to Arthur Ashe. The American Committee on Africa called on the United States sports establishment to answer South Africa's denial of a visa to Ashe by banning South African athletes from participating in sports in the U.S. and by refusing to have other U.S. athletes participate in competition in South Africa. South Africa should be barred from participating in the Davis Cup tennis competition, and the ban on South Africa's participation in the Olympics should be continued. The denial of a visa to Ashe makes clear that black athletes are not welcome in South Africa and demonstrates South Africa's commitment...
The press release and statement about the South African government's denial of a visa to Arthur Ashe. The American Committee on Africa called on the United States sports establishment to answer South Africa's denial of a visa to Ashe by banning South African athletes from participating in sports in the U.S. and by refusing to have other U.S. athletes participate in competition in South Africa. South Africa should be barred from participating in the Davis Cup tennis competition, and the ban on South Africa's participation in the Olympics should be continued. The denial of a visa to Ashe makes clear that black athletes are not welcome in South Africa and demonstrates South Africa's commitment to a racist policy.
