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Ganjar calls for ban on Israel soccer team for upcoming FIFA U-20 Cup

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo is pushing to ban the team, saying he is a supporter of the Palestinian independence cause.

Immigration Director General Silmy Karim's statements come as the country is set to host multiple international sporting events in 2023.

The torch lighting ceremony was held directly in front of Angkor Wat, just 45 days before the opening ceremony of the biennial multi-sports event.

Diksha is the first golfer to compete in both the Olympics and the Deaflympics, and is among the few deaf people to compete at the Summer Games.

The authorities have devised the new curriculum to improve the quality of Muay Thai and pique interest among young people.

The winner of the tournament will qualify for the Asia Cup which will feature global cricket giants like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and others.

The team comprises 21 cheerleaders selected from all professional baseball teams in Taiwan.

Save for the hosts in the May 5 to May 17 event, other countries are barred from fielding full teams in combat sports.

Four nations will compete in the Asia & Pacific Invitational Blind Football Tournament, which runs from March 15 to 18.

Zii Jia will likely face Japan's world No. 15 Kenta Nishimito next for a place in the quarter-finals.