Federation chair Yenny Wahid said the organization was prioritizing the safety and privacy of the athletes while authorities review the allegations involving members of Indonesia’s sport climbing program.
“We are providing maximum protection to the athletes and therefore keeping their identities confidential because they are victims,” Yenny told reporters in Jakarta on Wednesday.
She added that revealing their identities could expose them to social stigma and further harm, stressing the federation’s responsibility to prevent victims from suffering additional psychological or social pressure.
According to Yenny, protecting the athletes remains the federation’s top priority while the case proceeds, including ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the investigative process.
The federation is also supporting athletes who wish to file police reports by providing legal assistance and access to lawyers to accompany them through every stage of the legal proceedings.
“We protect them, including safeguarding their legal rights so they can live with dignity and obtain justice,” Yenny said.
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She reiterated that the federation would stand with the athletes and ensure their complaints are handled seriously and fairly as the investigation unfolds.
FPTI has established an independent fact-finding team led by a professional lawyer to collect information, interview relevant parties, and review the allegations in a transparent and objective manner.
The investigative team has contacted the accused coach and issued a formal summons requesting him to appear for questioning as part of efforts to clarify the reported incidents.
The questioning is scheduled for Thursday, although Yenny said it remains uncertain whether the coach will attend the session.
The federation launched the internal investigation after reports surfaced alleging sexual harassment and physical abuse against several national sport climbing athletes.
According to an official federation decree, eight athletes submitted formal complaints describing various forms of mistreatment.
The complaints include allegations ranging from sexual harassment to acts of physical violence.
The incidents were reported to have occurred on Jan. 28, 2026, prompting the federation to open the inquiry and begin reviewing the athletes’ accounts of the events.
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