Ita Juliati, head of Gymnastics Indonesia, stated that the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) agrees with the Indonesian government's decision to deny visas to Israeli athletes for the World Championships.
Ita Juliati for Ouest-France
FIG officially stated today (Friday) during a phone call that it supports Indonesia’s government decision. The Israeli athletes were denied visas by the immigration serviceю
The World Championships are scheduled from October 19 to 25. On Thursday, Indonesian authorities announced the revocation of previously issued visas for Israeli gymnasts preparing to compete.
