Indonesia Announces 432-Athlete Delegation for 2026 Asian Games

Asian Games 2026 Indonesia delegation 432 athletes Taekwondo Open ranking points

Indonesia will send 432 athletes to compete in 35 sports at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi‑Nagoya, Japan, from 19 September to 4 October. The contingent will be supported by 148 coaches and officials and 32 members of the Chef de Mission team. KOI chair Raja Sapta Oktohari said the athletes were selected after rigorous evaluation by the Youth and Sports Ministry and national federations. Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir set a realistic target of four gold medals for the Games and noted that boxing, fencing and table tennis will participate on a self‑funded basis.

The Indonesian Taekwondo Federation (PBTI) and the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) are co‑hosting the 8th Asian Taekwondo Indonesia Open Championships in Jakarta from 1–5 August 2026. The World Taekwondo G2 event will feature 478 athletes from 36 countries and serve as a ranking‑point opportunity for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Taekwondo athlete Andi Sultan Altaf Mirza is focusing on improving his recognized poomsae routine ahead of the Asian Games.

Entities: Andi Sultan Altaf Mirza · Asian Games 2026 · Asian Games 2026 (Aichi‑Nagoya) · Erfan Heydaari · Erick Thohir · Indonesia · Indonesia Taekwondo Federation (PBTI) · Muhammad Bassam Raihan · Rafael Siagian · Raja Sapta Oktohari · Richard Tampubolon

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[● 3 SOURCES] The 8th Asian Taekwondo Indonesia Open Championships 2026 will be held in Jakarta from 1–5 August with 478 athletes from 36 countries. (PBTI event announcement)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Taekwondo athlete Andi Sultan Altaf Mirza is focusing on improving his recognized poomsae routine for the Asian Games 2026. (multiple articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] PBTI collaborated with the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) to host the Taekwondo Open as part of TNI's 81st anniversary celebrations. (Event organizers)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Indonesia will send 432 athletes to the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi‑Nagoya, Japan. (Indonesia official delegation announcement)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 2026 National Track Cycling Championship in Jakarta featured 107 athletes from 12 provinces competing for 99 medals. (Event report)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Menpora Erick Thohir set a target of four gold medals for Indonesia at the Asian Games 2026. (Interview with Menpora)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Indonesia's Asian Games delegation includes 148 coaches and officials and 32 Chef de Mission members, totaling 612 persons. (NOC Indonesia announcement)
[● 2 SOURCES] The Taekwondo Open is a World Taekwondo G2 event and a ranking point opportunity for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. (PBTI statement)
[● 3 SOURCES] The Indonesian delegation will compete in 35 sports at the Asian Games. (multiple articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir set a target of four gold medals for Indonesia at the Asian Games 2026. (multiple articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] Boxing, fencing and table tennis will participate in the Asian Games on a self‑funded basis. (multiple articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The delegation includes 148 coaches and officials and 32 Chef de Mission staff. (multiple articles)