
IOC Urges Ban on Sports Events in Indonesia Over Israeli Athlete Ban
Published on: Oct. 22, 2025, 10:50 p.m. | Source: Deccan Chronicle
An Indonesian government official declared earlier this month that Israeli athletes would be denied visas to participate in the championships, which started Oct. 19. Israel's team included 2020 Olympic gold medalist and defending world champion Artem Dolgopyat in the men’s floor exercise.