Running club excludes Indonesians, two foreign men banned from Bali

Did you know that a running club can get people banned from a whole country? That is what happened in Bali.

Two foreign men started a running club in Bali, Indonesia. A running club is a group of people who run together. They meet on certain days and run as a team. This is usually fun and healthy.

But this club had a problem. The club only let foreign people join. Indonesian people who wanted to run could not join. This was not fair. Many people felt angry about this.

The men broke the law. In Indonesia, certain rules say that foreigners must follow local laws. A business or group cannot say "only foreigners allowed." That is against the rules. The men did not follow these rules.

Local government officials found out what happened. They investigated the club. They decided the men broke the immigration laws. Immigration laws are rules about who can live and work in a country.

Because of this problem, the government made a big decision. They banned the two men from Bali. "Banned" means they cannot stay there anymore. They had to leave the island.

This story teaches us something important. When we live or travel in another country, we must respect the people who live there. We cannot make rules that exclude them. We must treat everyone the same way. Fair rules help communities stay peaceful and happy.

If you started a club in a new country, what would you do to make sure everyone felt welcome?

Inspired by reporting from BBC News.