US EditionCAS rejects Israel’s effort to participate in artistic gymnastics worlds
Indonesia denied visas to Israeli gymnasts due to political opposition, with CAS ruling that visa policies fall outside sports federation authority, affecting participation of 86 registered countries.
- The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected requests from six Israeli gymnasts, including Artem Dolgopyat, to participate in the artistic gymnastics worlds over visa issues with Indonesia.
- Dolgopyat expressed disappointment over the situation, stating, 'We are so disappointed for the gymnasts and professional teams.'
- The International Gymnastics Federation stated it had 'no prerogatives' in issuing entry visas, and the Indonesian government's visa rejection was beyond its jurisdiction.
- The Indonesian Gymnastics Federation president, Ita Yuliati, announced the entry rejection.
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Indonesia denies Team Israel travel visas, prompting criticism by International Olympic Committee
The Indonesian government denied the Israelis visas to enter the country for the upcoming 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta, which begins Sunday.
Forbidden by the Indonesian authorities, the Israeli delegation received support from the International Olympic Committee.
Israeli gymnasts remain excluded from world championship after court rejects request
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Israel confirms its gymnasts' absence from World Championships as Indonesia denies visas
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