Returning Of 2019 SEA Games Gymnastics Athletes Due To Disciplinary Problems

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JAKARTA - Shocking news came from the world of sports. The 2019 SEA Games athlete from the floor gymnastics branch from Kediri, East Java, Shalfa Avrila Siani was forcibly sent home by the coaching team from PERSANI (Indonesian Gymnastics Association) because she was accused of not being a virgin.

Kemenpora through his secretary, Gatos S Dewobroto conveyed in a written statement. His party has communicated with PERSANI and confirmed the news is not true. Shalfa's return was due to disciplinary issues and had nothing to do with virginity.

"Pak Indra (Shalfa coach in East Java) said that the athlete was indiscriminate, lacked focus and had a reduced performance impact, so it was decided not to be included in the SEA Games and to be replaced by other athletes with a much higher ranking," said Gatot, Friday, November 29.

Kemenpora, continued Gatot, admitted he was concerned about the news. But if it is true that Shalfa's repatriation was due to the alleged virginity problem that her coach said, the Ministry of Youth and Sports will take firm action.

"Because of this, apart from matters of privacy and honor, it also has nothing to do with matters of achievement," said Gatot.

To all sports Gatot reminded not to cause the slightest excitement, because it would have a wide impact on the concentration of the Indonesian contingent as a whole.

"It is better to consult directly with the head of the sport or KONI and if it cannot be resolved directly to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, so that sensitive issues like this can be immediately mitigated as soon as possible," concluded Gatot.

For information, according to Presidential Decree 95 of 2017, the right to promote and relegate athletes is in the hands of sports, not in the Ministry of Youth and Sports and KONI.