jpnn.com, JAKARTA – The highly anticipated SEA Games 2025 in Thailand is now firmly on the horizon, with the vibrant Southeast Asian multi-sport event officially slated to commence on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. As the countdown begins, all key Indonesian sports stakeholders, including the National Sports Committee of Indonesia (KONI) and the Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI), are setting ambitious goals for the nation’s athletes.
There’s a collective aspiration for Indonesian athletes, particularly those from the sports branches (cabor) carefully vetted by a dedicated review team, to deliver optimal performances. The ultimate aim is to secure a minimum of 80 gold medals, a target that stakeholders hope will be met or even surpassed, cementing Indonesia’s position on the regional sporting stage.
Tb Ade Lukman, Secretary General of KONI Central, expressed his deep appreciation for the meticulous efforts of the review team. This team undertook a rigorous assessment and selection process to identify and determine the athletes best suited to represent Indonesia at the upcoming SEA Games 2025 Thailand. Their diligent work is considered fundamental to the nation’s medal aspirations.
“Given the expertise and experience of the review team members, combined with their comprehensive mapping of the strengths of other participating nations, we firmly believe that the target outlined by Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir, following discussions with the review team, is a realistic and achievable goal,” stated Ade Lukman. He further emphasized that this government-mandated target aligns seamlessly with the individual calculations provided by each respective sports federation.
“All of us – KONI, the major sports federations, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kemenpora) – are united in our agreement on the medal targets for the SEA Games. We are prioritizing unity and solidarity across the entire sports ecosystem to ensure peak performance and the successful attainment of our medal objectives,” Lukman affirmed, underscoring the collaborative spirit driving the national contingent.
Echoing this sentiment, Wijaya Mithuna Noeradi, Secretary General of the Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI), highlighted that the medal target communicated by the government through Kemenpora is the culmination of a thorough and detailed analysis conducted by the review team. This comprehensive approach underscores the confidence placed in the target.
According to the KOI Secretary General, the review process was exhaustive, enabling the team to gain profound insights into the potential, strengths, and existing challenges within each sports branch. Prior to any public announcement, the findings of this crucial review were meticulously deliberated and finalized in close consultation with Kemenpora, ensuring a well-informed and strategic approach.
“The robust cooperation among various entities has been instrumental in shaping this final medal target, which has garnered full endorsement from both KOI and the leadership of all major sports federations. All sports stakeholders are perfectly aligned and united regarding this significant objective,” Noeradi remarked, highlighting the widespread commitment to success.
Furthermore, KOI is actively rallying support for the athletes, encouraging them to compete with unwavering spirit and determination at the SEA Games 2025 Thailand. The committee is instilling a sense of national pride and motivation, vital for top-tier athletic performance.
“KOI is highly optimistic that the collective efforts, fervent prayers, and unwavering support from various sectors, including the entire Indonesian public, will empower our athletes to achieve the challenging 80 gold medal target. In fact, we are continuously motivating them to strive for even greater success, pushing beyond the initial target,” concluded the KOI Secretary General, emphasizing the nation’s unified hope and ambition for its sporting heroes.
Summary
Indonesia is setting an ambitious target of at least 80 gold medals for the SEA Games 2025 in Thailand, which is slated to commence on December 9, 2025. This goal reflects a collective aspiration among key sports stakeholders, including the National Sports Committee of Indonesia (KONI) and the Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI). A dedicated review team conducted a rigorous assessment of athletes and analyzed competing nations’ strengths to determine this realistic and achievable target.
All Indonesian sports stakeholders, including KONI, KOI, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and various sports federations, are united in their agreement on this medal objective. They emphasize strong cooperation across the entire sports ecosystem to ensure peak performance and successful attainment of the goals. KOI is actively rallying national support and optimism, encouraging athletes to strive for success and potentially surpass the 80-gold medal target.