Holiday Ayo - The world of sports, especially Indonesian gymnastics, is in mourning after young men's artistic gymnastics talent, Naufal Takdir Al Bari, passed away in Penza, Russia, on Thursday (September 25) during a training camp.

The 19-year-old gymnast passed away after 12 days of intensive care at G.A. Zakharyin Hospital.

Naufal was a talented gymnast, and his passing is a blow to the sports world, especially the Indonesian Gymnastics Federation.

He was scheduled to compete in the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in 2025, the 2025 SEA Games in Bangkok, and was projected to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

"Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun (God willing, may He be glorified and exalted be upon him). Our national male athlete, Naufal, has passed away. Naufal was a talented young athlete and a good person. Indonesian gymnastics has lost one of the nation's finest. This is a profound blow and sorrow for us. May the family be given strength and may Naufal find a place in the best side of Allah SWT," said Ita Yuliati, Chair of Indonesian Gymnastics.

Naufal Takdir Al Bari, along with four other Indonesian male artistic gymnastics athletes, accompanied by two coaches, has been training at the Palace of Sport Training Center in Burtasy, as part of a training camp program funded by the National Sports Training Center of the Ministry of Youth and Sports (PPON Kemenpora) since September 1st.

However, during the training program, Naufal had an accident during training and was immediately rushed to the hospital.

He is being treated intensively in the ICU, and all parties are continuing their efforts to provide the best possible care.

The Indonesian Gymnastics Federation, along with the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow, the Russian Gymnastics Federation, the Russian Embassy in Jakarta, and the hospital, have been coordinating closely since day one to ensure the process runs smoothly.

The Indonesian Gymnastics Federation is also in the process of processing the necessary administrative documents so the family can travel to Russia to accompany Naufal.

"We are currently communicating with the family, the East Java Provincial Government, the Russian Gymnastics Federation, the Indonesian Embassy in Russia, and the Russian Embassy in Indonesia to ensure the expedited repatriation of Naufal's body to Indonesia," said Ita.