Sports Minister Erick: Ministry of Youth and Sports Implements Zero Tolerance Policy on Harassment Cases at Rock Climbing National Training Centre

The Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Erick Thohir has strongly condemned allegations of physical violence and sexual harassment within the National Training Centre (Pelatnas) for rock climbing.

The case has entered a new phase following an increase in the number of athletes filing complaints to ten. According to the Indonesian Rock Climbing Federation (FPTI), there were previously eight reporting athletes, comprising five male athletes and three female athletes.

“The safety, dignity, and future of athletes are the top priority. There is no place for sexual violence in Indonesian sports,” said Erick in a written statement.

He emphasised that national training centres should serve as places for development of the nation’s best athletes. Erick hopes the case will become an opportunity for comprehensive evaluation of the coaching system at national training centres, including strengthening oversight mechanisms, establishing secure and confidential reporting systems, and implementing athlete protection policies across all sports disciplines.

“Resolving the case is not the end point. We must improve the system so that similar incidents never happen again. We must ensure that Indonesian sports is clean, safe, and upholds humanitarian values,” Erick stated.

The minister assured that athletes who have filed complaints will receive full protection from all forms of intimidation and pressure. The Ministry of Youth and Sports also guarantees that the rights and career continuation of the athletes will not be harmed.

“The state stands with the athletes, protects the confidentiality of complainants’ identities, and provides complete protection, including for the continuation of their careers,” Erick stressed.

He also encouraged victims to receive long-term legal and psychological support and called on all parties to oversee the case resolution until completion.