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Indonesian Player Handed Lifetime Ban for Flying Kick in Lower-Division Match

Disciplinary chiefs call the punishment exemplary following a viral on-field attack that sent an opponent to the hospital.

Overview

  • The East Java disciplinary committee issued a lifetime suspension and a 2,500,000‑rupiah fine to Muhammad Hilmi Gimnastiar.
  • The sanction stems from a red‑carded flying kick to Firman Nugraha’s chest during a promotion playoff between Putrajaya Pasuruan and Perseta 1970 Tulungagung.
  • Nugraha was transported to a hospital, received oxygen and ICU care, and was later reported to be out of life‑threatening danger.
  • Putrajaya Pasuruan terminated Gimnastiar’s contract immediately and released a public apology.
  • Committee president Samiadji Makin Rahmat said the decision serves as a deterrent to violence as video of the incident spread widely on social media.