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Indonesia Blocks Israeli Gymnasts From Jakarta World Championships

Officials frame the move as consistent with Indonesia’s policy of no contact with Israel pending Palestinian statehood.

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Overview

  • Senior minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra said visas will not be issued to Israeli athletes for the Oct 19–25 championships in Jakarta.
  • Immigration minister Agus Andrianto said the decision followed a request from the Indonesian Gymnastics Federation, which withdrew its sponsorship letter for the visas.
  • Forbes reported that six Israeli gymnasts, including Olympic and world floor champion Artem Dolgopyat, had been entered and are now barred from competing.
  • The championships are expected to feature hundreds of athletes from dozens of countries and will proceed in Jakarta without an Israeli delegation.
  • The move follows Indonesia’s prior actions over Israeli participation, including losing the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup hosting rights and canceling the ANOC World Beach Games.