Jakarta, Sept. 26 -- Indonesian young gymnast Naufal Takdir Al Bari has passed away following a training accident in Penza Oblast, Russia, the Indonesia Gymnastics Federation (FGI) announced.

According to FGI's official statement, the 19-year-old athlete died on Thursday (September 25), Jakarta time, after spending 12 days in intensive care at GA Zakharyin Hospital in Penza City.

"Our national athlete, Naufal, has passed away. He was a talented young gymnast and a kind-hearted individual. Indonesian gymnastics has lost one of its brightest stars," said FGI Chairperson Ita Yuliati on Friday.

Naufal was described as a promising athlete who had been training for the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta next October ...