President Prabowo Awards Bonuses to Medalists of Asian Games, Asian Para Games
President Prabowo Subianto presented bonuses and recognition to Indonesian athletes who won medals at the 20th Asian Games and the 5th Asian Para Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The ceremony was held at the courtyard of Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Thursday (10/29).
In his remarks, President Prabowo expressed his appreciation and gratitude to all the athletes, coaches, and everyone involved in Indonesian contingent.
“Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for being here today. On behalf of the state, the nation, and the people of Indonesia, and on behalf of the Government, I would like to express my gratitude to everyone present, all the athletes and coaches, and everyone who took part in the Indonesian contingent at the Asian Games and Asian Para Games,” the President said.
At the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, the Indonesian contingent won a total of 39 medals, comprising 5 gold, 11 silver, and 23 bronze medals. This achievement exceeded the initial target of four gold medals.
“Alhamdulillah, at the Asian Games, we surpass a target of four gold medals, we managed to win 5 gold, 11 silver, and 23 bronze medals, bringing total to 39 medals,” the President said.
Meanwhile, Indonesia’s performance at the 5th Asian Para Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 also exceeded expectations. Indonesia won 15 gold, 21 silver, and 37 bronze medals, bringing the total to 73 medals, against an initial target of seven gold medals.
“At the Asian Para Games, we exceed a target of seven gold medals, we managed to win 15 gold, 21 silver, and 37 bronze medals, for a total of 73 medals,” the President continued.
In recognition of their efforts and achievements, President Prabowo symbolically presented bonuses and awards to representatives of the athletes and coaches. They represented the medal winners from both the Asian Games and the Asian Para Games.
The athlete representatives included Desak Made from sport climbing, Nurisa Dian Ashrifah from archery, I Kadek Dwi from para athletics-discus throw, Muhammad Iqbal from shooting, Junaidi from para judo, Eugenia Diva from para wushu, and Yayang Gunaya from para table tennis. Badminton coach Indra Wijaya was also among the recipients.
The Government awarded bonuses at different rates based on the type of medal and competition category. For individual events, athletes received Rp3 billion for a gold medal, Rp525 million for silver, and Rp262.5 million for bronze. In doubles events, the bonuses amounted to Rp2.4 billion for gold, Rp420 million for silver, and Rp210 million for bronze.
For team events, athletes received Rp1.5 billion for gold, Rp315 million for silver, and Rp157.5 million for bronze.
“The President personally presented the bonuses, including Rp3 billion for gold medal winners. For doubles events, involving two athletes, the amount is Rp2.4 billion, while for team events, it is Rp1.5 billion,” the Minister of Youth and Sports said.
Recognition was also extended to the coaches. Coaches of individual or doubles athletes received Rp900 million for a gold medal, Rp157.5 million for silver, and Rp78.75 million for bronze. Meanwhile, coaches of team events received Rp1.2 billion for gold, Rp210 million for silver, and Rp105 million for bronze.
For the second and subsequent medals won, coaches received bonuses of Rp450 million for gold, Rp78.75 million for silver, and Rp39.375 million for bronze.
The bonuses represent the State’s recognition of the dedication and achievements of the athletes, coaches, and all members of the Indonesian contingent who proudly represented the country at the Asian level. Indonesia’s achievements at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and Asian Para Games are also expected to serve as an impetus for further improving national sports performance in future international competitions. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat) (RD/AW)
