The payout includes a record Rp3 billion for individual gold medalists, while the national contingents surpassed their initial medal targets in Aichi-Nagoya.
Indonesia’s delegations returned from Aichi-Nagoya with performances that exceeded official expectations, prompting a financial reward from the government.
Medal Counts and Exceeded Targets at Aichi-Nagoya 2026
The multi-sport events in Japan brought distinct outcomes for the two Indonesian teams, both of which cleared their pre-competition benchmarks. For the Asian Games, Indonesia finished in 16th place with a total of 39 medals, comprising five gold, 11 silver, and 23 bronze. That total eclipsed the initial target of four gold medals.
Meanwhile, the Asian Para Games contingent delivered a commanding performance, securing eighth place in the standings with 73 total medals—15 gold, 21 silver, and 37 bronze—comfortably surpassing their target of seven gold medals. Individual brilliance punctuated the campaign, such as para-swimmer Maulana Rifky Yavianda collecting two gold and two silver medals, and I Kadek Dwi Purwana Yasa breaking his own world record in the F57 discus throw with a 49.75-meter mark.
The ceremony at the Merdeka Palace on Thursday, October 29, 2026, brought together various representatives of the contingents, including athletes from different disciplines. Among those present were Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi from sport climbing and I Kadek Dwi Purwana Yasa from para-athletics.
Reflecting on the challenges of the multi-sport event, badminton coach Indra Wijaya noted the demanding psychological environment of competing in a tournament tied to the Olympic cycle. Imam Sudjarwo, Chairman of the Central Board of the All-Indonesian Volleyball Association (PBVSI), also highlighted the significance of the recognition, noting that the national men’s beach volleyball team earned a silver medal at the Nagoya Games.
Tiered Payouts for Athletes and Coaches
The government established equal bonus structures for medalists across both the Asian Games and Asian Para Games. Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir noted that the Rp3 billion sum is the largest bonus ever given to an Indonesian Asian Games gold medalist in history.
Payouts scaled depending on whether athletes competed in individual, doubles, or team categories.
State financial support was channeled through PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, which prepared 219 recipient accounts per tracking data on October 27, 2026, ahead of the formal distribution ceremony. Alongside the transfers, the financial institution provided support through financial education.
For us, rewarding athletes is not just about the size of the bonus provided, but also about how that appreciation can be received through a process that is easy, safe, and reliable,
Hery Gunardi said, according to the Ministry of Youth and Sports. BRI is proud to be part of the government's efforts to reward the hard work of athletes and coaches who have brought Indonesia’s name to the world sports stage.
President Prabowo Calls for Early Childhood Talent Pipelines
Addressing the athletes on the grounds of the Merdeka Palace, President Prabowo emphasized that national sporting success requires more than monetary rewards after the fact.
We must nurture them from elementary school, and for that, we will improve schools throughout Indonesia,
said President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto.
The administration views these structural adjustments as vital preparation for upcoming global competitions, including the 2028 Olympic cycle. Officials maintain that elevating physical education infrastructure at the grassroots level will prevent athletic development from remaining sporadic or reactive, establishing model schools in every regency to support future generations.