IOC Voices Concern Over Indonesia’s Visa Denial for Israelis
(MENAFN) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday conveyed its "great concern" regarding Indonesia's refusal to grant visas to Israeli athletes for the upcoming Artistic Gymnastics World Championships.
This decision comes amid the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza, which has influenced the host country's stance.
"It was with great concern that the IOC learnt that the Indonesian government has denied the Israeli gymnastics team, including athletes and officials, visas to enter the country for the upcoming 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships.
The championships are due to begin on 19 October 2025 and are to be held in Jakarta," stated the IOC in an official release.
In the aftermath of Indonesia’s visa refusal, the International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) also dismissed Israel’s appeal to compete in the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, further limiting Israeli participation in the event.
The IOC emphasized its unwavering stance, declaring, "The IOC’s principled position is very clear: all eligible athletes, teams and sports officials must be able to participate in international sports competitions and events without any form of discrimination from the host country, in accordance with the Olympic Charter and the fundamental principles of non-discrimination, autonomy and political neutrality that govern the Olympic Movement."
Since becoming aware of the circumstances surrounding the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, the IOC has actively engaged with the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), the IOC Member in Indonesia, the National Olympic Committee, and the Indonesian government in efforts to find a resolution.
However, the organization regretted that no agreement has been reached to date.
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Legal Disclaimer:
EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
