Israeli gymnasts excluded from worlds after CAS rejects appeals

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Chuck Penfold AFPOctober 25, 2025 at 04:26 PM

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Israeli gymnasts will not compete at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected their appeal to force Indonesia to issue entry visas. The CAS denied a request from the Israeli Gymnastics Federation (IGF) and six gymnists for guarantees of participation or an alternative venue. The Indonesian government's decision not to grant visas was based on solidarity with Palestinians, citing no formal ties with Israel. The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) acknowledged the challenges faced by Indonesia in hosting the event from October 19-25, which will feature over 500 athletes from 79 countries.

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International Gymnastics Federation ×260% Court of Arbitration for Sport 70% Israel ×370% Israeli Gymnastics Federation ×280% Indonesia ×480%

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court of arbitration for sport (cas) 90% israeli gymnasts 90% world championships 85% indonesia 85% international gymnastics federation (fig) 80% visa issue 70% provisional measures 70% palestinians solidarity 65% athletic participation 60% sports diplomacy 55%

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Deutsche Welle (DW)

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Center (-0.10)

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90%

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Indonesia

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