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Categories: SPORTS

Indonesia Taekwondo & Asian Games 2026 prep

Entities: Richard Tampubolon · Indonesia Taekwondo Federation (PBTI) · Rafael Siagian · Andi Sultan Altaf Mirza · Muhammad Bassam Raihan

Overview

Indonesia’s preparation for the 2026 Asian Games and the 8th Asian Taekwondo Open continues to solidify. The Indonesian Olympic Committee confirmed a delegation of 432 athletes competing in 35 sports from 19 September to 4 October in Aichi‑Nagoya, supported by 148 coaches and officials and 32 Chef de Mission members. KOI chair Raja Sapta Oktohari said selections followed a rigorous evaluation by the Youth and Sports Ministry and national federations. Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir reiterated a target of four gold medals, noting that boxing, fencing and table tennis will be self‑funded.

The Indonesian Taekwondo Federation and the National Armed Forces will co‑host the Asian Taekwondo Open in Jakarta (1–5 August). The World Taekwondo G2 event now lists 478 athletes from 36 countries, offering ranking points for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Athletes such as Andi Sultan Altaf Mirza are using the Open to fine‑tune poomsae routines ahead of the Games.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 4 SOURCES] Indonesia will send 432 athletes to the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi‑Nagoya, Japan. (multiple articles)
[● 4 SOURCES] The 8th Asian Taekwondo Indonesia Open Championships will be held in Jakarta from 1–5 August 2026 with 478 athletes from 36 countries. (multiple articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The Indonesian delegation will compete in 35 sports at the Asian Games. (multiple articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The delegation includes 148 coaches and officials and 32 Chef de Mission staff. (multiple articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] The Taekwondo Open is a World Taekwondo G2 event and a ranking point opportunity for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. (PBTI statement)
[● 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)
[● 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)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 2026 National Track Cycling Championship in Jakarta featured 107 athletes from 12 provinces competing for 99 medals. (Event report)

Timeline

1 day ago

[SPORTS] 16 sources
Indonesia Announces 432-Athlete Delegation for 2026 Asian Games
Indonesia will field 432 athletes in 35 sports at the 2026 Asian Games, supported by 148 coaches and 32 staff, with a target of four golds. The country also hosts the 8th Asian Taekwondo Open in Jakarta, a G2‑r
7 days ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Indonesia to Host 8th Asian Taekwondo Open Championships in August 2026
Indonesia will host the 8th Asian Taekwondo Open Championships, a World Taekwondo G2 event, on 1‑5 August 2026 in Jakarta, with athletes from 32 countries competing for ranking points and medals.

Sources

antaranews.com · beautynury.com · bola.liputan6.com · cari.republika.co.id · ceritaanda.viva.co.id · event.tempo.co · inews.id · isusovci.hr · jpnn.com · m.jpnn.com · matapantura.republika.co.id · mediaindonesia.com · okezone.com · otomotif.news.viva.co.id · pemilu2024.harianjogja.com · republika.co.id · sport.liputan6.com · sports.okezone.com · sports.sindonews.com

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