Indonesia to block Israeli team from competing at gymnastics world championships in Jakarta
Indonesia enforces policy blocking Israeli gymnasts from competing due to its stance on Palestinian sovereignty, affecting six athletes including Olympic champion Artem Dolgopyat, officials said.
- On Oct 9, Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra said the Indonesian government will not grant visas to Israeli gymnasts for the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta.
- Indonesia's stance stems from its policy of no diplomatic relations with Israel until it recognises a Palestinian state and from pressure by religious groups, regional administrations, and the Indonesian Gymnastics Federation.
- Artem Dolgopyat and his teammates cannot compete at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, Oct 19-25, which feature over 86 nations and more than 500 athletes.
- The FIG reacted by giving a muted response Friday, noting Jakarta organisers faced challenges while FIG statutes did not immediately strip Indonesia of hosting rights despite past FIFA precedent.
- It comes amid the Gaza campaign beginning October 2023 that has killed more than 67,000 Palestinians, while UN experts urge suspensions of Israeli teams, drawing comparisons to Russia and Belarus treatment.
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