President Prabowo Subianto officially dispatched the Indonesian Contingent for the upcoming 2025 SEA Games from the State Palace in Jakarta on Friday, December 5th. In a momentous send-off, President Prabowo expressed his profound hopes, urging the Indonesian athletes to perform their absolute best and secure a substantial number of medals, thereby bringing pride to the nation.
The highly anticipated 2025 SEA Games, hosted by Thailand, is set to captivate audiences throughout December. A formidable contingent of 996 Indonesian athletes has been deployed to compete across various disciplines. Indonesia’s national aspiration for this prestigious multi-sport event is clear: to clinch a coveted spot within the top three in the final medal standings.
Interestingly, the competitive spirit has already ignited, with several Indonesian athletes having commenced their events even before the official opening ceremony, which is slated for December 9th. This early start underscores the contingent’s readiness and determination to vie for victory from the outset.
This ambitious drive is further reinforced by a statement made last month by Minister of Youth and Sports, Erick Thohir. He previously outlined a specific and challenging target for the Indonesian Contingent at the SEA Games 2025: an impressive haul of between 80 to 85 gold medals. This strategic objective aims to solidify Indonesia’s position among the region’s sporting powerhouses.
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President Prabowo Subianto officially dispatched the Indonesian Contingent for the 2025 SEA Games from the State Palace on Friday, December 5th. He urged the 996 Indonesian athletes to perform their best and secure many medals, aiming for a top three finish in the overall medal standings. The Games are hosted by Thailand throughout December.
Minister of Youth and Sports, Erick Thohir, previously outlined a target of 80 to 85 gold medals for the contingent. Some Indonesian athletes have already commenced their events even before the official opening ceremony on December 9th.