President Prabowo Subianto officially dispatched Indonesia’s 432-member national delegation at the State Palace in Jakarta, setting the stage for the country’s campaign at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. According to official reports from Ntvnews.id, the ceremony held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, marked a crucial milestone for the contingent, which will compete across 35 sports disciplines when the Games officially open in Japan later this year.
Delegation Scope and Presidential Charge at the State Palace
The Indonesian contingent heading to the Aichi-Nagoya Games comprises 432 athletes selected to represent the nation in 35 different sports. During the send-off ceremony at the Kompleks Istana Kepresidenan Jakarta, President Prabowo addressed the athletes directly, as noted by Ntvnews.id. The head of state pointed out that competitors endure grueling training regimes and frequently miss out on critical time with their families to prepare for international events.
“Kunci utama untuk meraih prestasi tertinggi adalah konsistensi dalam berlatih dan semangat pantang menyerah,” President Prabowo stated during the event, urging the athletes to display the resilient character of the Indonesian nation while competing abroad.
Taekwondo Leadership Outlook and Preparations
Among the sports officials present at the Jakarta ceremony was Ketum PBTI Letjen TNI Richard Tampubolon. Following the presidential send-off, Richard expressed high expectations for the national taekwondo squad as they finalize their preparations for the upcoming continental showcase in Japan.
According to coverage from Ntvnews.id, Richard underscored the importance of continuous training cycles and rigorous performance evaluations to ensure athletes meet their competitive targets. “Dengan persiapan dan evaluasi yang berkesinambungan, Ketum PBTI yakin para atlet Taekwondo dapat memberikan kontribusi maksimal untuk kejayaan Indonesia,” he said when contacted regarding the team’s readiness.
Schedule and Competition Timeline
The Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 are scheduled to run from September 19 through October 4, 2026, hosted across the Aichi Prefecture and the city of Nagoya in Japan.
