The International Olympic Committee reaffirms its stance that sports must remain a “safe space” amid a dispute over Israeli gymnasts’ exclusion from the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Indonesia. Despite the IOC’s efforts, there has been no resolution to allow Israel’s athletes to participate.

Indonesia’s decision to deny visas to Israeli gymnasts has prompted a restrained response from the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG). While the federation “takes note” of the move, it has stopped short of a direct condemnation in the lead-up to the world championships in Jakarta.