US EditionIOC wants no sports events in Indonesia after Israeli athletes' visa ban
- The International Olympic Committee declared it will recommend no international sporting events in Indonesia after the country barred Israeli athletes from the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, as reported by The Associated Press.
- The IOC has ceased all discussions with Indonesia regarding hosting future Olympic Games and related events until the government guarantees access for all athletes, regardless of nationality.
- Israeli officials criticized Indonesia's decision, calling it outrageous, and the IOC reaffirmed its principles of non-discrimination and political neutrality in sports.
- The IOC emphasized that sports should be free from discrimination and political influence, stating that Indonesia's actions deprived athletes of their right to compete.
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IOC recommends no international events in Indonesia after Israeli athletes banned
LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- The International Olympic Committee has recommended global sports federations cease holding events in Indonesia after the country barred Israeli athletes from the ongoing gymnastics world championships in Jakarta.
IOC suggests no major sports competitions in Indonesia after country bars Israeli gymnasts from championships
The International Olympic Committee is recommending no international sporting events be held in Indonesia after the country barred Israeli gymnasts from competing.
Olympic chiefs threaten Indonesia over ban on Israeli gymnasts
Olympic chiefs on Wednesday ruled out any dialogue with Indonesia about hosting future events after Jakarta's refusal to issue visas for Israeli athletes at the ongoing world artistic gymnastics championships. The Israeli Gymnastics Federation appealed against the Indonesian government's decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), demanding that it either guaranteed their athletes' presence or forced a move or cancellation of the event…
IOC punishes Indonesia over ban on Israeli athletes
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday issued sanctions against Indonesia, suspending all dialogue regarding the country's bid to host the Olympic Games, after Jakarta barred Israeli gymnasts from competing in a world championship.
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