US EditionIndonesia to block Israeli team from competing at gymnastics world championships in Jakarta
Indonesia denies visas to Israeli gymnasts amid strong domestic opposition related to Gaza conflict, blocking participation in a competition featuring over 500 athletes from 79 countries.
- Indonesia has banned Israeli athletes from participating in the World Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta later this month.
- Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra confirmed that visas would not be issued for Israeli athletes due to pressure from various groups.
- Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo stated, 'I will certainly bar Israeli athletes from coming here.'
- The decision aligns with Indonesia's stance on supporting Palestinians and refusing contact with Israel until certain conditions are met.
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In a few days, the World Gymnastics Championship will rise in Indonesia. According to the wishes of Indonesian authorities, there will be no Israeli team. The World Federation obviously supports the decision.
Indonesia to block Israel from competing at gymnastics world championships in Jakarta
The decision to deny visas to the Israeli athletes comes after their planned participation had sparked intense opposition in the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation, which has long been a staunch supporter of Palestinians
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Indonesia denies visas to Israel gymnasts amid Gaza outcry
JAKARTA: Indonesia has denied visas to Israeli gymnasts, costing them a spot in a world championship in Jakarta this month, a sports official in the Southeast Asian nation said on Friday (Oct 10), amid outcry over Israel's military offensive in Gaza.The Israeli team was set to participate in the World Artisti
Indonesia wants to prevent the participation of Israel as host of the World Gymnastics Championship in Jakarta. The Muslim-influenced country will deny Israeli athletes the visa documents for entry, a government spokesman said. Therefore, the background is the Israeli action in the Gaza Strip.
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