JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung stated firmly his rejection of the arrival of artistic gymnastics athletes from Israel to Jakarta at the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships or 53th World Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2025.
Pramono urged the central government and organizations that organize the 2025 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships to reconsider not to include Israeli athletes.
"I hope that in this case the government or organizations that invite must think a thousand times. For me, the most important thing is that the visa does not need to be issued so that it doesn't (come) to Jakarta," said Pramono at DKI Jakarta City Hall, Wednesday, October 8.
The senior PDIP politician emphasized that currently many countries, including Indonesia, are increasingly condemning the Israeli genocide in Gaza which resulted in the loss of tens of thousands of Palestinians.
Therefore, if Israel comes to Jakarta, Pramono is confident that it will cause anger from many people who have been in favor of Palestinian independence.
"There is no benefit in conditions like this that a gamenastic athlete (Israel) competes in Jakarta. It will definitely ignite, spark public anger in conditions like this," said Pramono.
"Because whatever happens in Gaza, the memory is attached to all of us. Moreover, President Prabowo Subianto's speech at the United Nations is clear, clear. So it doesn't need to be translated anymore," he continued.
It is known, the parent of Israeli gymnastics stated that they had registered to take part in the event which will take place at the Indonesia Arena, Senayan, Jakarta, on 19-25 October 2025.
"We communicate directly with the organizers and believe that external considerations will not affect this sport," a spokesman for the Israeli Gymnastics Federation said.
Israel's participation will certainly be a big concern because Indonesia has not had diplomatic relations with the country. In addition, Indonesia also has the largest Muslim population in the world.
JNS in its report also mentioned that the Israeli Gymnastics Federation registered after authorities in Indonesia confirmed that they were ready to accept their athletes in Jakarta.
"We hope tournament organizers agree to the delegation's participation as well as safety requirements to ensure delegates can participate safely in the championship," the parent Israeli gymnastics said.
One of the potential Israeli athletes who may have appeared in Jakarta is Artem Dolgopyat. He is a gold medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
In addition, he also won floor gymnastics competitions at the World Championships two years ago. The athlete's name is on the nominal list of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) for events in Jakarta.
In the datfar, there are also other registered names, namely Eyal Zvi Indig, Ron Pyatov, Roni Shamay, Yali Shoshani, and Lihie Raz. In addition, Israel is also in the draw.
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