Overview
- The Indonesian government refused visas for Israeli athletes and officials, excluding the team from the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships scheduled for October 19–25 in Jakarta.
- Israel’s urgent appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport were rejected, leaving the exclusion in place after emergency relief was denied.
- The IOC expressed deep regret, reiterated non-discrimination principles and said the issue will go to its next executive board meeting after outreach failed to produce a solution.
- Justice Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra cited the Gaza war in defending the visa denial and said the team would not be admitted despite a ceasefire agreement discussed in Egypt.
- FIG faced criticism for acknowledging Indonesia’s stance without relocating the event, as athletes such as Olympic and world medalist Artem Dolgopyat are unable to compete.