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IOC Condemns Indonesia for Denying Entry to Israeli Gymnasts

12/18/2025

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) disagreed with the Indonesian government after Israeli gymnasts were denied entry to the Championships in October.
The IOC said Indonesia has not provided the requested guarantees and condemned the incident as a breach of the Olympic Charter.
Indonesia cited safety concerns for the visa denial.
Israeli gymnast Eyal Indig said the decision was discrimination on nationality.
Indonesian Minister of Sport Erick Thohir defended the decision.

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) disagreed with the Indonesian government after Israeli gymnasts were denied entry to the Championships in October.
The IOC said Indonesia has not provided the requested guarantees and condemned the incident as a breach of the Olympic Charter.
Indonesia cited safety concerns for the visa denial.
Israeli gymnast Eyal Indig said the decision was discrimination on nationality.
Indonesian Minister of Sport Erick Thohir defended the decision.