#visa-denial

#visa-denial

In the second, and most important, appeal, launched by the IGF and six gymnasts who had been due to take part in the event, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected a request for it to "take the necessary measures that guarantee Israeli participation in the championships, or in the alternative, to move or to cancel the championships." CAS added that it did not have the jurisdiction to force the Indonesian government to issue visas.

GAA Palestine expressed deep disappointment over the denied entry for the touring party of 33 children and 14 mentors, stating that necessary documentation was provided on time.

"Ireland isn't just tearing up its migration system or rules in relation to this."

Ireland isn't just tearing up its migration system or rules in relation to this. Every visa has to be issued on its merits, particularly when it involves minors.