A chilling precedent has been set. The decision by Indonesia to deny visas to the Israeli delegation for the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta isn’t simply a localized diplomatic issue; it’s a stark warning about the escalating intersection of politics and sport. While Indonesia’s position, rooted in its non-recognition of Israel, is not new, the direct impact on a major international sporting event – and the subsequent fallout with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) – signals a potentially seismic shift in how events are bid for, secured, and ultimately, run. This isn’t an isolated incident; it’s a harbinger of increased risk for any nation hoping to leverage the prestige of hosting global competitions.
The Immediate Crisis: Gymnastics and Geopolitical Lines
The core of the issue, as reported by Olympics.com, ANTARA News,
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