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]]>The U.S.’s only two medalists were Leanne Wong, who won an all-around silver, and Joscelyn Roberson, who won bronze on vault.
China finished ahead of the U.S. with three women’s medals, while neutral athletes competing on behalf of Russia also won three.
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USA’s Joscelyn Roberson trains at the Indonesia Arena in Jakarta on October 18, 2025, ahead of the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships. The Championships will be held from October 19 to 25 for the first time in a Southeast Asian country. (Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP)
U.S. program lead Chellsie Memmel addressed the team’s underperformance.
“It was rough,” Memmel said, according to Olympics.com. “There were some very good pieces, but then there was rough. I didn’t feel like there was an attack of their events and their skills overall. There were still good things, but I have work to do.
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Leanne Wong of United States of America prepares for her exercise during the Women’s qualification on day three of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at Indonesia Arena on October 21, 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Tom Weller/Getty Images)
“We’ll talk it over, but not beat it to death,” Memmel continued. “They know what happened. They know they didn’t perform at their best, so they’re going to want to come in and go into training and reset.”
The U.S. is used to regular dominance in the women’s category in international gymnastics. This was only the third year since 2006 in which the U.S. didn’t finish with the most women’s medals since 2006, aside from 2017 and 2021, when it tied with Japan and Russia for most.
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United States’ Dulcy Caylor competes on the balance beam during the women’s all-around final at the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta on October 23, 2025. (Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP)
This year, the team was without superstars Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles.
If this past week is any indication, it could spell trouble for the U.S. gymnastics women’s dynasty heading into the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
“For me, it means going into each turn with the intent that it’s going to be great, and being confident with it,” Memmel explained. “Believing in that – believing in themselves – to do that and know that they can perform it when the time comes to raise their hand.”
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]]>USA Powerlifting has now responded, criticizing the court’s decision.
“Our goal since litigation commenced against USA Powerlifting in 2021 was to present all the facts and evidence of our actions to a jury,” the organization said in a statement to OutKick. “We are pleased that both of Minnesota’s state appellate courts agree we have a right to present a claim of business discrimination to a jury and look forward to offering our evidence toward that end.”
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The Minnesota Supreme Court made a ruling in a powerlifting case. (Fox News Digital)
USAPL also praised the decision to let one of its claims proceed. The ruling sent part of the case back to a lower court to determine whether USA Powerlifting has a “legitimate business purpose” for excluding the trans athlete.
“Our goal since litigation commenced against USA Powerlifting (USAPL) in 2021 was to present all the facts and evidence of our actions to a jury,” the organization said. “We are pleased that both of Minnesota’s state appellate courts agree we have a right to present a claim of business discrimination to a jury and look forward to offering our evidence toward that end.”
The trans athlete, JayCee Cooper, sued USA Powerlifting in 2021, alleging the organization engaged in discriminatory practices after rejecting the athlete’s application to compete in the women’s division in 2018, arguing it violated Minnesota’s Human Rights Act.
After a lower court initially sided with Cooper in 2023, the Minnesota Court of Appeals sent the case back to the trial court, saying there were “genuine issues of fact” about whether USA Powerlifting excluded Cooper because of the athlete’s transgender identity and whether the organization had a “legitimate business reason” for doing so.
The state’s Supreme Court then decided to take up the case in July 2024.
The court’s ruling Wednesday said, “USA Powerlifting’s policy at the time of the decision was to categorically exclude transgender women from competing in the women’s division.”
“Because USA Powerlifting’s facially discriminatory policy provides direct evidence of discriminatory motive, there is no genuine issue of material fact as to whether Cooper’s transgender status actually motivated USA Powerlifting’s decision to prohibit Cooper from competing. We therefore reverse the part of the court of appeals’ decision on this issue,” Chief Justice Natalie Hudson wrote in Wednesday’s opinion.
“We agree with Cooper that USA Powerlifting’s policy is discriminatory on its face; there is therefore no genuine dispute that USA Powerlifting discriminated against Cooper because of her transgender status.”
USAPL claims it acted for “legitimate reasons.”
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“USAPL acted for legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons to promote fairness in the sport when determining that Ms. Cooper should not compete in the women’s division due to her male physiology,” USAPL’s statement continued.
“Ms. Cooper was born biologically male and went through puberty as a male. According to unrebutted scientific research, males have up to a 64% strength advantage in powerlifting and suppressing testosterone only reduces the advantage by about 10%. This difference in outcomes makes it fundamentally unfair for a male-to-female transgender powerlifter to compete in the women’s division.”
USAPL also pointed to data suggesting most Americans support protecting women’s sports from trans athletes and the fact that the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has updated its athlete safety policy to only allow females in women’s sports.
“A 2025 New York Times/Ipsos poll found 79% of Americans oppose allowing transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports,” the organization noted. “Since the Minnesota Supreme Court heard oral arguments in our case, the U.S. Olympic Committee has barred transgender female athletes from competing in women’s events, and the U.K. Supreme Court ruled that the term ‘woman’ applied to biological females.”
The court’s decision was unanimous. Five of the seven Minnesota Supreme Court justices were appointed by Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, and the other two were appointed by former Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton.
Minnesota Republicans have condemned the court’s decision.
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Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a get-out-the-vote rally on October 22, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Minnesota Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth issued a statement decrying the ruling.
“For decades, women and girls fought tirelessly for the rights guaranteed under Title IX. Sadly, those hard-won protections have increasingly come under attack, and today’s decision marks another setback in the fight to protect girls’ sports,” Demuth said.
“This issue is ultimately about safety and fairness, and Minnesotans overwhelmingly agree that their daughters and granddaughters should not be forced to compete against boys. House Republicans are ready to act in the first weeks of next year’s legislative session to make clear that girls’ sports are for girls.”
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]]>Ana Caldas was listed on the Aquatics Integrity Unit’s suspended persons list this week for violating articles in the World Aquatics integrity code related to providing false information and defining the criteria for men’s and women’s competition categories.
World Aquatics changed its gender eligibility policy in 2022, limiting the participation of transgender women in the women’s category to those who transitioned before the age of 12 or before they reached Tanner Stage 2 of puberty.
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General view during the World Aquatics Men’s Water Polo World Cup Division2 Qualifier Final Match Romania v China at Schwimm- und Sprunghalle im Europa-Sportpark (SSE) on May 7, 2023, in Berlin, Germany. (Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
Caldas drew national scrutiny in May after winning five gold medals at a U.S. Masters Swimming event in San Antonio, Texas, prompting outcry from some of Caldas’ opponents. Caldas dominated in the women’s age 45-49 category in five races, including the 50- and 100-yard breaststroke, the freestyle and the 100-yard individual medley.
Louisiana woman and long-time swimmer Wendy Enderle, who competed against Caldas at that event and previous ones, said she felt “betrayed” because she had never been made aware of Caldas’ birth sex.
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On Thursday, Enderle provided a statement to Fox News Digital addressing World Aquatics’ decision to ban Caldas until 2030.
“I applaud World Aquatics for their decision to uphold fairness and integrity in competitive swimming. I feel vindicated and validated, not only for myself, but for all girls and women who have been forced to compete against men masquerading as women in our sports,” Enderle said.
“Getting to stand on the podium at Masters World Championships in any position is a big deal! I feel for the women who were denied that opportunity by Ana/Hannah/Hugo in 2024 when he stood on three podiums in Doha. I am glad that the women who lost that opportunity will be given their rightful places and awards.”
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Members of Team United States jump into the pool prior to the Women’s Water Polo Quarterfinal match between the United States and Japan on day nine of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships at OCBC Aquatic Centre on July 19, 2025, in Singapore. (Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a lawsuit against USMS in July over the San Antonio incident.
“I’m suing U.S. Masters Swimming for engaging in illegal practices by allowing men to compete in women’s competitions,” Paxton said in a post on X announcing the lawsuit. “The organization has cowered to radical activists pushing gender warfare, and this lawsuit will hold USMS accountable for its actions.”
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]]>The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended this week that no international sporting events be held in Indonesia, adding it is ending any discussions with the country about hosting the Olympics in the future after the decision to bar Team Israel.
Thohir defended his country’s decision in a statement Thursday.
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Indonesia Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir addresses a press conference at his office in Jakarta Oct. 24, 2025. (Aditya Irawan/AFP)
“We adhere to the principle of maintaining security, public order and the public interest in hosting every international event,” Thohir said.
During a press conference Friday, Thohir gave a more elaborate response.
“This is indeed part of maintaining our nation’s dignity, in line with the 1945 constitution,” he said, via Indonesian outlet Detikcom. “We must be an independent nation, but, at the same time, we must also be a nation that maintains global security. … This is something that is still under discussion.”
Indonesia is the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation and has long been a staunch supporter of Palestinians. The scheduled participation of Israeli athletes had sparked intense opposition within the country.
Indonesia was previously stripped of its right to host football’s under-20 World Cup when the governor of Bali refused to host Team Israel in a game in 2023. In July of that same year, Indonesia pulled out of hosting the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) World Beach Games following controversy over Israel’s participation.
Morinari Watanabe, the president of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), spoke out about it and addressed the issue Saturday at the world championships.
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Team Israel competes during the rhythmic gymnastics group all-around final at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Porte de La Chapelle Arena Aug. 10, 2024 in Paris. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
“I agree [with] the statement of the IOC,” Watanabe said. “Sports is separate from politics. All athletes have an equal right to participate in the sports event. The IOC and FIG must protect that right. This is for the Olympic charter we are writing.”
Watanabe added that FIG “deeply regrets” the lack of protection for the Israeli gymnasts but expressed respect for the Indonesian government’s decision.
“At FIG, we deeply regret that we are unable to protect the rights of one country’s athletes this time. But, on the other hand, with the global situation changing, how to protect participating athletes is a challenge,” he said. “We have heard from the Indonesian government that this was a measure of ensuring safety of participating athletes, including one country’s athletes, and also people of the city, Jakarta city. So, the reason is not political. This is what we are hear[ing].”
Indonesia’s sanction is just the latest example of restrictions placed on Israel’s sports teams and fans in recent months.
The Israel Premier Tech cycling team has been excluded from an upcoming race in Italy, the Giro dell’Emilia, scheduled for Oct. 4, over potentially disruptive pro-Palestinian protests.
The UEFA Europa League, Europe’s biggest soccer body, was reportedly moving toward a vote to suspend Israel over the war in Gaza in September.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced no action would be taken against the team Oct. 3. He reportedly later met privately at FIFA headquarters with the leader of the Palestinian soccer federation, Jibril Rajoub, and praised his organization “for their resilience at this time,” per The Associated Press.
Fans of Israeli teams have been barred from recent major events as well.
Fans of the Israeli soccer team Maccabi Tel Aviv are prohibited from attending a Europa League game in Birmingham, England, Nov. 6, over safety concerns, after the team’s fans were attacked in Amsterdam at a game against Ajax last fall.
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]]>“These actions deprive athletes of their right to compete peacefully and prevent the Olympic movement from showing the power of sport,” the IOC executive board said in a statement.
An Indonesian government official declared earlier this month that Israeli athletes would be denied visas to participate in the championships, which started Oct. 19.
Israel’s team included 2020 Olympic gold medalist and defending world champion Artem Dolgopyat in the men’s floor exercise.
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Team Israel competes during the rhythmic gymnastics group all-around final at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Porte de La Chapelle Arena Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Indonesia is the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation and has long been a staunch supporter of Palestinians. The scheduled participation of Israeli athletes had sparked intense opposition within the country. The IOC initially condemned the sanctions in a statement released on Friday.
“The IOC’s principled position is very clear: All eligible athletes, teams and sports officials must be able to participate in international sports competitions and events without any form of discrimination from the host country, in accordance with the Olympic Charter and the fundamental principles of nondiscrimination, autonomy and political neutrality that govern the Olympic Movement,” the IOC’s statement said.
“It is therefore the direct responsibility of the host country, the organizer and the sports organizations directly concerned to make sure that this principle is fully respected and that all necessary assurances are provided by the relevant authorities of the host country in advance.”
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Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shakes hands with Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing April 1, 2024. (Xinhua News Agency)
Indonesia said it wouldn’t grant visas to Team Israel because of the war in Gaza. Then, on Tuesday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected Israel’s request for intervention.
The Israel Gymnastics Federation (IGF) released a statement addressing the sanction.
“The rules are clear, and Indonesia’s actions constitute a blatant violation of them. It is inconceivable that a country can bar another nation from competing in a World Championship while the governing bodies stand by,” the statement said, via the BBC.
“This decision undermines the very foundations of sport and fair competition, and it delivers a severe blow to the morale of the gymnasts and staff who have worked tirelessly for this moment.”
Morinari Watanabe speaks during a press conference after a presentation before fellow IOC members Jan. 30, 2025, in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Fabrice Coffrini/Pool/Getty Images)
The president of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), Morinari Watanabe, spoke out about it and addressed the issue Saturday at the world championships.
“I agree [with] the statement of the IOC,” Watanabe said. “Sports is separate from politics. All athletes have an equal right to participate in the sports event. The IOC and FIG must protect that right. This is for the Olympic charter we are writing.”
Watanabe added that FIG “deeply regrets” the lack of protection for the Israeli gymnasts but expressed respect for the Indonesian government’s decision.
“At FIG, we deeply regret that we are unable to protect the rights of one country’s athletes this time. But, on the other hand, with the global situation changing, how to protect participating athletes is a challenge,” he said. “We have heard from the Indonesian government that this was a measure of ensuring safety of participating athletes, including one country’s athletes, and also people of the city, Jakarta city, so the reason is not political. This is what we are hear[ing].”
Indonesia was previously stripped of its right to host football’s under-20 World Cup when the governor of Bali refused to host Team Israel in a game.
Indonesia’s latest sanction is just the latest example of restrictions placed on Israel’s sports teams and fans in recent months.
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Silver medalist Israeli gymnasts celebrate after the rhythmic gymnastics group all-around final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Porte de la Chapelle Arena in Paris Aug. 10, 2024. (Lionel Bonaventure/AFP)
The Israel Premier Tech cycling team has been excluded from an upcoming race in Italy, the Giro dell’Emilia, scheduled for Oct. 4, over potentially disruptive pro-Palestinian protests.
The UEFA Europa League, Europe’s biggest soccer body, was reportedly moving toward a vote to suspend Israel over the war in Gaza in September.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced no action would be taken against the team Oct. 3. He reportedly later met privately at FIFA headquarters with the leader of the Palestinian soccer federation, Jibril Rajoub, and praised his organization “for their resilience at this time,” per The Associated Press.
Fans of Israeli teams have been barred from recent major events as well.
Fans of the Israeli soccer team Maccabi Tel Aviv are prohibited from attending a Europa League game in Birmingham, England, Nov. 6, over safety concerns, after the team’s fans were attacked in Amsterdam at a game against Ajax last fall.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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