Overview

• Indonesia’s legal affairs minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra said visas will not be issued to Israeli athletes, and the national federation confirmed the team will not attend.
• The Indonesian Gymnastics Federation withdrew previously filed sponsorship letters for six Israeli gymnasts, reversing earlier assurances given in July.
• Political leaders, the Indonesian Ulema Council and Jakarta’s governor pressed for exclusion, pointing to public outrage over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza despite a reported ceasefire on Oct. 9.
• The World Artistic Gymnastics Championships run Oct. 19–25 in Jakarta with 86 countries registered, and Israel’s absence removes a team that included Olympic champion Artem Dolgopyat.
• Officials framed the move within Indonesia’s longstanding refusal to host Israeli delegations, recalling the loss of the 2023 U-20 World Cup hosting and reiterating no ties until Palestine is recognized.