President Prabowo backs multi‑year sports budget and World Cup 2030 plan

President Prabowo Subianto met with Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir and national football coach John Herdman at his Hambalang residence. The meeting focused on a multi‑year budgeting policy for national training camps, with the president ordering ministries to prepare a letter to FIFA supporting Indonesia’s bid to host the 2026 ASEAN Cup and to coordinate tax and health matters. He also directed improvements to the domestic football competition climate, the naturalisation of players, and preparation for qualification to the 2030 World Cup. The president’s support extends to other sports; climbing federation chief Yenny Wahid praised the multi‑year training scheme after Indonesian climbers won gold at the 2026 World Championships. The government plans to establish a sports academy for talent development from elementary school onward, reinforcing a long‑term strategy for world‑class athletes.