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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) condemned a recent sanction by the government of Indonesia against Israel’s national gymnastics team.
The Indonesian government denied the Israelis visas to enter the country for the upcoming 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta, which began 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 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,” the IOC’s statement said statement.
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Silver medalists from Israel celebrate on the podium during the rhythmic gymnastics group all-around final medal ceremony 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 that this principle is fully respected and that all necessary assurances are given by the relevant authorities in the host country in advance.”
The IOC also claimed that its officials will discuss the situation with Indonesia at its next meeting.
“Sports must remain a safe place for athletes to fulfill their dreams, and athletes must not be held accountable for political decisions,” the statement added.
Indonesia said it would not grant visas to Team Israel because of the war in Gaza. So on Tuesday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected Israel’s request for intervention.
The Israel Gymnastics Federation (IGF) released a statement on the sanction.
“The rules are clear and Indonesia’s actions are a flagrant breach of them. It is inconceivable that a country could prevent another nation from competing in a World Cup while the governing bodies stand by,” the statement read, via the BBC.
“This decision undermines the very foundations of sport and fair competition, and it deals a serious blow to the morale of the gymnasts and staff who have worked tirelessly for this moment.”
Indonesia was previously stripped of the right to host soccer’s U20 World Cup when Bali’s governor refused to host Team Israel in a match.
Indonesia’s latest sanction against the IGF is just the latest example of restrictions on Israel’s sports teams and fans in recent months.
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Team Israel competes during the rhythmic gymnastics group all-around final at the Paris Games at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena on August 10, 2024 in Paris. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
The Prime Minister of Israel The Tech cycling team has been banned from an upcoming race in Italy, the Giro dell’Emilia, scheduled for October 4, due to potentially disruptive pro-Palestinian protests.
The UEFA Europa League, Europe’s biggest soccer body, was reportedly heading for a vote to suspend Israel over the war in Gaza in September.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced that no action would be taken against the team on 3 October. He later reportedly met privately at FIFA headquarters with the head of the Palestinian Football Association, Jibril Rajoub, and praised his organization “for their resilience at this time,” according to the Associated Press.
Meanwhile, fans of Israeli teams have also been banned from recent major events.
Fans of the Israeli one Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer team is banned from a Europa League match in Birmingham, England, on Nov. 6 over security concerns after the team’s fans were attacked in Amsterdam at a game against Ajax last fall.
Chairman Donald Trump monitored the historic ceasefire between Israel and Hamas last week.
As part of the ceasefire, Hamas released the remaining 20 live hostages in Gaza, while Israel released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
