Reject Israeli Athletes, PAN DKI Does Not Question The Value Of The Loss Of The Economy If Jakarta Is Canceled As Host

JAKARTA - The PAN faction of the DKI Jakarta DPRD expressed rejection of the presence of Israeli athletes at the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastic Championship which is scheduled to take place on October 19 in Jakarta.

Chairman of the PAN faction of the DKI Jakarta DPRD, Husen, assessed that it would be okay if this wave of rejection resulted in Jakarta canceling its host event, as well as the potential economic value lost from the cancellation.

Moreover, this condition also occurred when FIFA canceled Indonesia as the host of the U-20 World Cup in 2023.

"When compared to the U20 World Cup with this exercise, the World Cup must be more profitable than this. We will refuse the World Cup, what about this, right?" said Husen at the DKI Jakarta DPRD building, Thursday, October 9.

Husen emphasized that this attitude is in line with the mandate of the Preamble to the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia which upholds eternal peace and rejects colonialism above the world.

"The humanitarian aspect is a very important concern for us. If there is talk of sustainability, talking about human rights, talking about justice, I think economic value means nothing," said Husen.

Therefore, Husen called for the organizing committee, local governments, and the central government to reconsider the participation of Israeli athletes in the championship.

"This is a concern for the central government, this is the authority of the central government, right. Don't let our economic condition be a bit less, it will cause new problems for our nation," said Husen.

Husen emphasized that PAN's current attitude is in line with DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung who firmly rejects the arrival of the Israeli artistic contingent to Jakarta.

"The PAN faction strongly agrees and supports the attitude of the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Pramono Anung, who firmly rejects the presence of Israeli athletes to participate in the event," he added.

Previously, Pramono Anung stated firmly his rejection of the arrival of artistic gymnastics athletes from Israel to Jakarta during the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships or 53th World Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2025.

"About Israeli athletes, if you go to Jakarta, of course as the Governor of Jakarta in this condition, I will definitely not allow it," said Pramono at DKI Jakarta City Hall, Wednesday, October 8.