Jakarta. Indonesian gymnast Naufal Takdir Al Bari passed away in Penza, Russia, on Thursday. Naufal was declared dead after undergoing intensive treatment for 12 days at GA Zakharyin Hospital.

The passing of the 19-year-old athlete is a great loss for the Indonesian Gymnastics Federation and a deep blow to the national sports community. Naufal Takdir was known as one of Indonesia’s most talented gymnasts.

Naufal had been attending a training camp at The Palace of Sport Training Center Burtasy since September 1, along with four other male artistic gymnasts and two coaches.

The program was supported by the National Sports Training Center -- or PPON -- under the Youth and Sports Ministry as preparation for the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships 2025, the 2025 SEA Games in Bangkok, and the projection for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

However, in the midst of the training program, Naufal had an accident during practice. He was immediately rushed to the hospital and received intensive care in the ICU. For nearly two weeks, the medical team, together with the federation, made every effort to provide the best treatment.

The Chairwoman of the Indonesian Gymnastics Federation, Ita Yuliati, expressed deep sorrow over Naufal’s passing, describing him as a talented young athlete and a kind individual.

"Indonesian gymnastics has lost one of the nation’s finest sons. This is a profound blow and sorrow for us. May the family be given strength, and may Naufal be granted the best place by Allah SWT,” said Ita in her statement on Friday.

As of now, the Indonesian Gymnastics Federation, together with relevant parties, is still handling the process of repatriating Naufal’s body to Indonesia. Communication is ongoing with his family, the East Java provincial federation, the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow, and the Russian Gymnastics Federation to ensure a smooth process so that the body can soon return to the homeland for burial.

"We continue to communicate with the family, the East Java provincial federation, the Russian Gymnastics Federation, the Indonesian Embassy in Russia, as well as the Russian Embassy in Indonesia, so that the repatriation of the late athlete’s body can be carried out as soon as possible,” Ita added.

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