Jakarta, Oct. 8 -- The Indonesian Government should take a firm stance against the participation of Israeli athletes in the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, scheduled for October in Jakarta, a lawmaker stated.

Deputy Chairman of Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives Sukamta argued that allowing Israeli athletes to compete in Indonesia could provoke public controversy and contradict the constitutional mandate that rejects all forms of colonialism.

"The government must uphold Indonesia's free and active foreign policy, which prioritizes humanitarian values and aligns with our constitutional principles. We should not permit Israel's participation in international sporting events," Sukamta said in a statement ...