Prabowo Gives Rp 3 Billion Bonuses to Asian Games Gold Medalists

Prabowo Gives Rp 3 Billion Bonuses to Asian Games Gold Medalists

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Prabowo Subianto distributed a total of Rp 158,3 billion in bonuses to medalists and coaches from the Asian Games and Asian Para Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The funds were handed over at a closed ceremony at the State Palace in Jakarta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.

Bonus Payouts of Rp 3 Billion for Gold Medalists

Individual athletes who secured gold medals received Rp 3 billion each, transferred directly into their personal bank accounts. Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir stated that doubles medalists received Rp 2,4 billion, while team event medalists were awarded Rp 1,5 billion. The total disbursement comprised Rp 61,1 billion for Asian Games athletes and coaches, alongside Rp 97,2 billion for Asian Para Games participants.

Erick Thohir emphasized that the increased financial appreciation aims to secure athletes’ futures. “Alhamdulillah, it went up so that athletes are prosperous, let’s avoid the perception that athletes always seem to have no future,” Erick said. He added that the government intends to provide savings, scholarships, and pension funds for competitors.

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Medal Counts Exceed Official Targets in Japan

The Indonesian contingent concluded the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 with 39 total medals, consisting of 5 gold, 11 silver, and 23 bronze, surpassing the initial target of four gold medals. The gold medals came from four sports: the men’s team badminton, men’s doubles badminton pair Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin, weightlifter Rahmat Erwin Abdullah, sport climber Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi, and archer Nurisa Dian Ashrifah.

Meanwhile, the Asian Para Games 2026 campaign yielded 73 medals, comprising 15 gold, 21 silver, and 37 bronze, placing Indonesia eighth in the final standings. This performance also exceeded the pre-departure target of seven gold medals.

President Prabowo Calls for Greater Ambition

Addressing the athletes at the State Palace, Prabowo Subianto urged the contingent not to grow complacent with the 112 combined medals won across both games. “We must not be easily satisfied, we are the 4th largest country in the world, we must fight harder,” Prabowo stated. He emphasized that sports reflect a nation’s honor, strength, and fighting spirit.

The allocation of bonuses followed a targeted approach based on potential across specific sports disciplines. President Prabowo further instructed that athletic training programs be strengthened and expanded sustainably into schools across the country.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026 Bonus Distribution

How was the total Rp 158,3 billion bonus divided between the two sporting events?

Rp 61,1 billion was allocated to participants and coaches from the Asian Games, while Rp 97,2 billion went to those from the Asian Para Games.

Where did the official handover ceremony take place?

The symbolic presentation of the bonuses occurred in a closed session at the State Palace in Jakarta on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.

Total Bonuses for Asian Games and Asian Para Games 2026 Reach IDR 158.3 Billion

What was Indonesia’s final ranking in the Asian Para Games 2026?

Indonesia finished in eighth place in the final standings with a total collection of 73 medals.

Indonesia finished the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in 16th place in the overall standings, surpassing its pre-tournament target of four gold medals.

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