Indonesia: Medal Bonuses at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and Asian Para Games.
The awarding of this bonus is a form of state appreciation for the efforts of the athletes, coaches, and all members of the contingent who have brought Indonesia's name to the Asian level.
President Prabowo Subianto gave bonuses and appreciation to athletes who won medals at the 20th Asian Games and the 5th Asian Para Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The appreciation was given in an event held in the courtyard of the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
In his remarks, President Prabowo expressed his appreciation and gratitude to all athletes, coaches, and parties involved in the Indonesian contingent's struggle.
"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your presence today. On behalf of the state, nation, and people of Indonesia, and on behalf of the government, I express my gratitude to all attendees, all athletes, coaches, and all those participating in the Indonesian contingent in the Asian Games and Asian Para Games," said the President.
At the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026, the Indonesian contingent won a total of 39 medals, consisting of 5 gold medals, 11 silver medals, and 23 bronze medals. This achievement surpassed the previously set target of four gold medals.
"Thank God, at the Asian Games, we managed to win 5 gold medals, 11 silver medals, and 23 bronze medals, for a total of 39 medals," said the President.
Meanwhile, the Indonesian contingent's performance at the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026 also exceeded its target. Indonesia won 15 gold medals, 21 silver medals, and 37 bronze medals, for a total of 73 medals, compared to the initial target of seven gold medals.
"At the Asian Para Games, we achieved a target of 7 gold medals, 15 gold, 21 silver, and 37 bronze medals, totaling 73 medals," the President continued.
As a token of appreciation for these efforts and achievements, President Prabowo presented symbolic bonuses and awards to several athlete and coach representatives. They represented medal winners from the Asian Games and Asian Para Games.
The athletes represented were Desak Made from rock climbing, Nurisa Dian Ashrifah from archery, I Kadek Dwi from discus throwing, Muhammad Iqbal from shooting, Junaidi from judo, Eugenia Diva from wushu, and Yayang Gunaya from table tennis. Badminton coach Indra Wijaya also received awards.
The government provides bonuses of varying amounts based on medal type and event category. For individual athletes, gold medalists receive Rp 3 billion, silver medalists Rp 525 million, and bronze medalists Rp 262.5 million. In doubles, bonuses are awarded Rp 2.4 billion for gold, Rp 420 million for silver, and Rp 210 million for bronze.
Meanwhile, for athletes in the team category, gold medal winners receive a bonus of IDR 1.5 billion, silver IDR 315 million, and bronze IDR 157.5 million.
"He directly expressed his appreciation by handing over a bonus of Rp 3 billion to the gold medalists. However, the doubles medal is Rp 2.4 billion, and the team medal is Rp 1.5 billion," said Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir.
Coaches were also rewarded. Coaches of individual and doubles athletes received bonuses of Rp 900 million for a gold medal, Rp 157.5 million for a silver medal, and Rp 78.75 million for a bronze medal. Coaches of team events received Rp 1.2 billion for a gold medal, Rp 210 million for a silver medal, and Rp 105 million for a bronze medal. For second and subsequent medals, coaches received bonuses of Rp 450 million for a gold medal, Rp 78.75 million for a silver medal, and Rp 39.375 million for a bronze medal.
The bonus is a form of state appreciation for the efforts of the athletes, coaches, and all members of the contingent who have represented Indonesia at the Asian level. Achievements at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and Asian Para Games will also serve as encouragement for improving national sporting achievements in future international competitions.
