President Prabowo Subianto Distributes Rp158.3 Billion in Bonuses at Istana Merdeka
Prabowo Subianto disbursed Rp158.3 billion in state bonuses to athletes and coaches who won medals at the Asian Games and Asian Para Games 2026, detikNews reported. The formal presentation took place at the halaman Istana Merdeka in Jakarta on Thursday, October 29, 2026, as an official expression of state appreciation for the national contingent.
Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir stated that the total disbursement comprises Rp61.1 billion allocated for Asian Games participants and Rp97.2 billion designated for Asian Para Games competitors, according to ANTARA News Bali. PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk berkolaborasi dengan Kementerian Pemuda dan Olahraga untuk menyiapkan 219 rekening bagi penyaluran bonus, dengan catatan Kementerian Pemuda dan Olahraga menunjukkan estimasi total nominal mencapai Rp158 miliar, seperti dilaporkan.
Bonus Structures and Equal Payouts Across Competitions
The government established tiered financial awards based on medal types and competition formats while equalizing payouts between the able-bodied and para-sports delegations, Kompas.id reported. For individual events, gold medalists receive Rp3 miliar, silver medalists take home Rp525 juta, and bronze winners earn Rp262,5 juta.
Double-event athletes collect Rp2,4 miliar for gold, Rp420 juta for silver, and Rp210 million for bronze. Team-event competitors secure Rp1,5 miliar for gold, Rp315 million for silver, and Rp157.5 million for bronze. Coaches of individual or pair athletes receive Rp900 juta for gold, Rp157,5 juta for silver, and Rp78,75 juta for bronze, whereas team coaches earn Rp1,2 miliar for gold, Rp210 million for silver, and Rp105 million for bronze. For second and subsequent medals, coaching staff receive Rp450 juta for gold, Rp78,75 juta for silver, and Rp39,375 juta for bronze.
Surpassing Targets in Aichi-Nagoya
The Indonesian contingent finished the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 with 39 total medals, consisting of 5 gold, 11 perak (silver), and 23 perunggu (bronze), securing 16th place in the final standings, detikNews reported. That total exceeded the initial target of four gold medals, though Kompas.id noted the gold count dropped by two compared to the 36 medals won at the 2022 Hangzhou games.
In the Asian Para Games 2026, Indonesia collected 73 medals comprising 15 gold, 21 silver, and 37 bronze to finish eighth overall, outperforming the target of seven gold medals, according to ANTARA News Bali. Prominent delegation representatives who received symbolic awards at the palace included Desak Made from sport climbing, Nurisa Dian Ashrifah from archery, I Kadek Dwi from para-athletics discus, Muhammad Iqbal from shooting, Junaidi from para-judo, Eugenia Diva from para-wushu, Yayang Gunaya from para-table tennis, and badminton coach Indra Wijaya, detikNews detailed.
State Bank Rakyat Indonesia Organizes Financial Literacy Workshops
State Bank Rakyat Indonesia organized financial literacy workshops for the athletes on October 29, 2026, ahead of the ceremonial handover to help recipients manage their windfalls, Kementerian Pemuda dan Olahraga reported.
Erick Thohir added that distributing the largest gold medal bonus in Indonesian history at Rp3 miliar helps dismantle public perceptions regarding unstable career prospects in sports, sending a clear message to younger generations, as reported by Kompas.id. Prabowo Subianto urged the delegation during the ceremony to maintain high ambitions, reminding them that Indonesia stands as the fourth largest nation globally and must strive harder for international dominance.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026 Athlete Bonuses
Which financial institution handled the bonus disbursements for the 2026 medalists?
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk partnered with the Ministry of Youth and Sports to prepare 219 accounts for transferring the funds, according to Kementerian Pemuda dan Olahraga reports.
How many total medals did the Indonesian contingent secure across both events in Aichi-Nagoya?
The contingent collected 112 total medals, with 39 coming from the Asian Games and 73 originating from the Asian Para Games, as detailed by ANTARA News Bali and Kompas.
What specific rank did the Indonesian team achieve in the final Asian Games 2026 standings?
Indonesia finished in the 16th position of the final medal table with 5 gold, 11 silver, and 23 bronze medals, surpassing the government’s target of 4 gold medals, detikNews reported.