FPTI reports case of alleged physical violence and sexual harassment to the IFSC

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Yenny Wahid, Chairperson of the Central Executive Board of the Indonesian Rock Climbing Federation (FPTI), says she has reported the case of alleged physical violence and sexual harassment involving former Indonesian climbing team head coach Hendra Basir to the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC).

“When there is a suspicion, it must be reported to the IFSC,” she said at the press conference introducing the 2026 Indonesia national training camp for climbing, which is preparing the team for the 2026 Asian Games, at the training camp site in Bekasi, West Java, on Wednesday.

She explained that the report complied with IFSC procedures, binding the FPTI to follow or implement it.

Yenny added that following athletes’ reports about the alleged negative conduct, the national federation is now focused on protecting the rights and safety of the victims.

“Our fact-finding team (TPF) is also working to gather evidence and will soon summon the accused for statements,” she said.

She noted that the main focus is to protect the privacy of the victims, as such cases are extremely sensitive for the victims and their families.

National and international agendas, she added, include events such as national championships, world championships, and preparations for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

The Central Executive Board of the Indonesian Rock Climbing Federation has formed a fact-finding team since early February regarding head coach Hendra Basir, who is alleged to have committed acts of violence and sexual harassment against the athletes.

Secretary General Wahyu Pristiawan Buntoro of the PP FPTI, on Tuesday (24 February), said that from the outset the federation has committed to not tolerating any issues involving violence against women, children, and sexual harassment.