GENEVA, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided Wednesday to take measures to ensure athletes can access countries hosting international competitions.
The EB met remotely this week and declared, "All eligible athletes, teams and sports officials must be able to take part in international sports competitions and events without any form of discrimination by the host country, in accordance with the Olympic Charter and the fundamental principles of non-discrimination, autonomy and political neutrality that govern the Olympic Movement."
The EB also announced it would end any form of dialogue with the NOC of Indonesia about hosting future editions of the Olympic Games, Youth Olympic Games, Olympic events or conferences, and said International Federations (IFs) are not allowed to host international sports events or meetings in Indonesia.
Indonesia refused to issue visas to Israeli athletes to compete in the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta.
The NOC of Indonesia and the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) were summoned to the IOC headquarters in Lausanne to discuss the issue. ■
