US EditionIOC regrets Indonesian decision to block entry for Israeli gymnasts
- The Indonesian government denied visas to the Israeli national gymnastics team, causing controversy ahead of the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta, set to begin on October 19, 2025.
- FIG President Morinari Watanabe expressed his agreement with the IOC's condemnation of Indonesia's decision, emphasizing that sports is separate from politics and that all athletes have an equal right to participate in sports events.
- The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected an appeal from the Israel Gymnastics Federation to intervene, meaning the Israeli team cannot compete in the championships in Jakarta.
- The IOC stated that host countries must ensure all eligible athletes can participate without discrimination and will discuss the situation with Indonesia in an upcoming meeting.
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IOC Regrets Indonesian Decision to Block Entry for Israeli Gymnasts
BERLIN—The International Olympic Committee said on Friday it regretted Indonesia’s decision to ban Israeli athletes from competing at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, despite intense efforts by the Olympic body to find a solution. Israel confirmed this week it would not be taking part in the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta after its athletes were denied visas, with the Israel Gymnastics Federation calling the decis…
Indonesia’s treatment of Israeli gymnasts prompts criticism but also acceptance from sport’s global chief
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Controversy grew over the Indonesian government’s denial of visas to the Israeli national gymnastics team Saturday, when the President of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) spoke out about it. FIG President Morinari Watanabe addressed the situation at a press conference early Saturday morning, saying he agrees with recent concern over the situation that was expressed by the International Ol…
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