US EditionIOC wants no sports events in Indonesia after Israeli athletes' visa ban
The IOC suspended Indonesia from hosting Olympic-related events after denying Israeli athletes visas for the gymnastics championships, citing political reasons tied to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
- The International Olympic Committee has urged sports federations to avoid hosting events in Indonesia after the country banned Israeli athletes from competing.
- The IOC stated it would only resume discussions with Indonesia if the government guarantees all athletes can compete, regardless of nationality.
- Indonesia denied visas to Israeli gymnasts amid international criticism over Israel's military actions in Gaza.
- The IOC plans to change qualification principles to ensure access for all athletes to Olympic qualification events.
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Indonesia double down on decision to ban Israeli gymnasts amid pressure from IOC
Indonesia's sports minister has declared the nation will uphold its prohibition on Israeli gymnasts competing at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta, even as the International Olympic Committee terminates discussions about potential Olympic hosting opportunities
Indonesia doubles down on denying visas to Israelis despite Olympic Committee’s threats
Indonesia has rejected threats from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after it denied visas to Israeli athletes for the World Gymnastics Championships due to the genocide in Gaza. Jakarta acknowledged that denying visas carries “consequences,” Indonesian Sports and Youth Minister Erick Thohir wrote on the U.S. social media company X. Earlier this month, Indonesia announced […] The post Indonesia doubles down on denying visas to Israelis …
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