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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has condemned the Indonesian government's recent sanctions against national gymnastics team.
Government of Indonesia has denied Israelis visas to enter the country for the upcoming 53rd World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta, which begins on Sunday.
“The IOC's position of principle is very clear: all eligible athletes, teams and sports officials must be able to participate in international sporting competitions and events without any form of discrimination on the part of 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,” it said. IOC statement.
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Silver medalists from Israel celebrate on the podium during the final medal ceremony in the group all-around rhythmic gymnastics event at the Paris Games at the Porte de la Chapelle Arena on August 10, 2024 in Paris. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
“It is therefore the direct responsibility of the host country, the organizer and the sports organizations directly concerned to ensure full compliance with this principle and to provide all necessary guarantees from the relevant authorities of the host country in advance.”
The IOC also said its officials would discuss the situation with Indonesia at its next meeting.
“Sports must remain a safe space for athletes to pursue their dreams; “Athletes should not be held responsible for political decisions,” the statement said.
Indonesia said it would not issue visas to the Israeli team due to the war in the Gaza Strip. Then, on Tuesday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected Israel's request to intervene.
The Israel Gymnastics Federation (IGF) issued a statement regarding the sanctions.
“The rules are clear and Indonesia's actions constitute a flagrant violation of them. It is inconceivable that a country could ban another country from participating in the World Cup while its governing bodies fail to act,” the statement, relayed via the BBC, said.
“This decision undermines the very foundations of the sport and fair competition and is a serious blow to the morale of the gymnasts and staff who have worked tirelessly for this moment.”
Previously, Indonesia was stripped of its right to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup when the governor of Bali refused to host the Israeli team at the game.
Indonesia's latest sanctions against the IGF are just the latest example of restrictions imposed on Israeli sports teams and fans in recent months.
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The Israeli team competes in the group all-around finals in rhythmic gymnastics at the Paris Games at the Porte de la Chapelle arena on August 10, 2024 in Paris. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Prime Minister of Israel The technical cycling team has been excluded from the upcoming race in Italy, the Giro del Emilia, scheduled for October 4, due to potentially devastating consequences. pro-Palestinian protests.
The UEFA Europa League, Europe's largest football body, was reportedly moving towards a vote to remove Israel from the Gaza war in September.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that no action would be taken against the team on October 3. He later reportedly met privately at FIFA headquarters with Palestinian Football Federation leader Jibril Rajoub and praised his organization “for its resilience during this time,” the Associated Press reported.
Meanwhile, fans of Israeli teams have also been banned from attending recent major events.
Fans Israeli The Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer team is banned from attending a Europa League game in Birmingham, England, on Nov. 6 due to security concerns after the team's fans were attacked in Amsterdam during a game against Ajax last fall.
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President Donald Trump last week observed the historic ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
As part of the ceasefire agreement, Hamas released the remaining 20 living hostages held in the Gaza Strip, and Israel released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
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