Jakarta, Oct. 23 -- Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir conveyed the government's strong grounds for visa cancellation for the Israeli gymnastics contingent, which was planning to participate in the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta.

"This visa cancellation complies with applicable laws and regulations. This principle is also based on the 1945 Constitution, which respects security and public order, as well as the Indonesian government's obligation to maintain international order," he said on Thursday.

Thohir conveyed this statement in response to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) call urging international sports federations not to stage events in Indonesia following the recent visa cancellation for the...