JAKARTA - Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora), Erick Thohir, expressed his condolences for the death of artistic gymnastics athlete Naufal Takdir Al Bari.
Naufal died at the GA Zakharyin hospital, Penza, Russia, on Thursday, September 25, 2025, after being treated intensively for 12 days due to an accident while attending training.
Erick Thohir through his Instagram social media also expressed his condolences for the departure of one of Indonesia's talented young talents. that.
"My deepest condolences for the departure of one of Indonesia's potential athletes, Naufal Takdir Al Bari. Thank you for your dedication so far. Goodbye Naufal," wrote Erick.
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Naufal is one of five Indonesian gymnastics athletes who are currently undergoing training camp at The Palace of Sport Training Center
The training camp is a financing support program from the National Sports Training Center of the Ministry of Youth and Sports (PPON Kemenpora) since September 1, 2025.
Chairman of the Indonesian Gamenastic Federation (FG), Ita Yuliati, said that Naufal is a talented young athlete and a good figure.
"This is a deep blow and sorrow for us. May the family be given strength and Naufal will get the best place in the sight of Allah SWT," said Ita.
Naufal is prepared to appear at 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships 2025 in Indonesia, the 2025 SEA Games, and is projected to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
FGI is currently managing various administrations to repatriate Naufal's body from Russia. It is estimated that in the next two or three days, his body has arrived in Indonesia.
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