JAKARTA - Chairman of the Indonesian Olympic Committee (NOC) Raja Sapta Oktohari is on guard so that rejection of the Israeli contingent does not occur at the 2023 ANOC World Beach Games in Bali.
Okto anticipates this possibility through direct communication with Bali Governor I Wayan Koster, a figure who before refused to accept Israel to play in Bali at the 2023 U-20 World Cup.
"I see that communication must be active. I explained to him that we from the Indonesian Olympic Committee are not the first time holding activities. So, previously we had several other activities," said Okto in Jakarta, Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
Indonesia has canceled hosting the 2023 U-20 World Cup after a wave of rejections against the Israeli national team from several parties became stronger.
It is also feared that this will have an impact on the implementation of the ANOC World Beach Games.
"We explain that later if there is something that is not pleasing, we will find a solution. So, it's not not, no, but how to find a solution so that we can still protect the name of Indonesia," said Okto.
"Don't let Indonesia's big name be harmed. Don't let us be ostracized from international relations," he added.
The second edition of the ANOC World Beach Games will take place in Bali on 5-12 August 2023. This event will be attended by 130 countries and joined by the General Assembly ANOC which will be attended by 205 countries.
This international event is one of the stepping stones for Indonesia's ideals of hosting the Olympics.
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