LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Olympic Committee said Wednesday it will recommend no international sporting events be held in Indonesia after the country barred Israeli athletes from the gymnastics world championships in Jakarta. The governing body also said it was ceasing any discussions with Indonesia about hosting future Olympics. An Indonesian government official declared earlier this month that Israeli athletes would be denied visas to participate in the championships, which started Oct. 19. Israel's team included 2020 Olympic gold medalist and defending world champion Artem Dolgopyat in the men’s floor exercise. “These actions deprive athletes of their right to compete peacefully and prevent the Olympic movement from showing the power of sport

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