"The FIG takes note of the Indonesian government's decision not to issue visas to the Israeli delegation registered for the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics, which will be held in Jakarta from 19-25 October, and recognizes the challenges that the host country has faced in organizing this event, it said in a short statement on Friday list of 4 itemsend of list The statement did not threaten to take the event away from Indonesia, as stipulated in FIG statutes for cases where the host refuses to issue visas."
"Indonesia's decision to deny visas to the Israeli athletes came after their planned participation had prompted intense opposition in the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation, which has long been a staunch supporter of Palestinians. Israel is among 86 countries registered to compete at the worlds, with a team highlighted by 2020 Olympic gold medallist and defending world champion Artem Dolgopyat in the men's floor exercise."
Indonesia denied visas to Israeli athletes for the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics world championships scheduled in Jakarta from 19-25 October. The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) issued a muted statement noting the government's decision, recognizing organizational challenges, and urging that athletes be able to compete safely, without threatening to relocate the event. The visa denial followed intense domestic opposition and aligns with Indonesia's longstanding policy of refusing to host Israeli sports delegations. Israel is among 86 countries registered to compete, including Olympic gold medallist Artem Dolgopyat, leaving Israeli participation uncertain despite earlier assurances from Indonesian officials.
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