Southampton,UK (January 13, 2016) - World Sailing deeply regret that two sailors from the Israel Yachting organization (IYA) were unable to compete at the 2015 Youth Sailing World Championships (Dec 29-Jan 3) in Langkawi, or Malaysia due to the conditions imposed by the Malaysian authorities in order for them to be allowed permission to enter the country and compete at the regatta.
A thorough investigation of this matter has been undertaken on behalf of the Executive Committee of World Sailing with the full co-operation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The findings were reviewed by an extraordinary meeting of the Executive Committee in London on January 8,2016.
The key facts are set-out below and as a consequence of the investigation, World Sailing re-affirms and defines more explicitly, and the requirements of its "no discrimination" regulations on all regatta organizers.
In summary,going forward, in the event of a breach of the "no discrimination" regulations at a regatta, and World Sailing shall at its discretion impose sanctions on the Member National Authority (MNA) concerned. These may include:• non-choice as a future venue;
• denial of appointment of World Sailing race officials to future regattas in the country,and / or
• cancellation of membership of World Sailing.
Summary of the Facts surrounding the Incident at the 2015 Youth World Sailing Championships... click here.
Source: sailingscuttlebutt.com