Indonesia to send 432 athletes to 2026 Asian Games in Japan

Indonesia is gearing up for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan, planning to send a substantial contingent of 432 athletes across 35 sports. The event is scheduled to take place from September 19 to October 4, 2026.

The Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI/NOC Indonesia) officially confirmed the size of the national delegation, though individual athlete names have not yet been released. KOI Chairperson Raja Sapta Oktohari emphasized the significance of the Asian Games as a platform for Indonesian sports to demonstrate growth and competitiveness against other Asian nations.

"Asian Games is not only a competition, but also a stage to show that Indonesian sports continue to grow and can compete with the best countries in Asia," Okto stated in a release. He added that all selected athletes have undergone rigorous preparation and selection processes involving the Ministry of Youth and Sports and national sports federations. "All athletes who will depart have gone through maximum preparation and selection. Now is the time for them to compete with confidence, give their best performances, and bring pride to Indonesia."

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Asian Games is not only a competition, but also a stage to show that Indonesian sports continue to grow and can compete with the best countries in Asia.

The Indonesian contingent will comprise 432 athletes, 148 coaches and officials, and a 32-member Chef de Mission team. The 35 sports include archery, athletics, aquatics, badminton, basketball, boxing, canoeing/kayaking, rowing, cycling, esports, equestrian, fencing, golf, gymnastics, hockey, judo, karate, modern pentathlon, padel, sepak takraw, shooting, skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing, squash, taekwondo, table tennis, tennis, teqball, triathlon, volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling, wushu, and mixed martial arts (MMA).

Notably, several sports like BMX freestyle, MMA, padel, surfing, teqball, and virtual taekwondo will make their debut at the Aichi-Nagoya Games. However, Indonesia will opt out of baseball/softball, breaking, cricket, football, handball, kabaddi, rugby, and sailing. Three sports, boxing, fencing, and table tennis, will be funded independently by their respective federations and private partners, but will receive the same support as the rest of the delegation.

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All athletes who will depart have gone through maximum preparation and selection. Now is the time for them to compete with confidence, give their best performances, and bring pride to Indonesia.