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Indonesia Taekwondo & Asian Games 2026 preparations prep
In late July Indonesia’s preparation for the 2026 Indonesia confirmed it would host Asian Games and the 8th Asian Taekwondo Open Championships from 1–5 August at Jakarta’s Indoor Tennis arena. The World Taekwondo G2 event will draw hundreds of athletes from 32 nations and provide ranking points toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. A few days later the Indonesian Taekwondo Federation appointed Iranian coach Erfan Heydaari continues to lead the national kyorugi squad, beginning a training camp of 31 athletes that also prepares them for the upcoming Asian Games. Simultaneously, the solidify. The Indonesian Olympic Committee announced confirmed a delegation of 432 athletes competing in 35 sports at the Aichi‑Nagoya Asian Games (19 September‑4 from 19 September to 4 October 2026), in Aichi‑Nagoya, supported by 148 coaches, coaches and officials and 32 members of the Chef de Mission, for Mission members. KOI chair Raja Sapta Oktohari said selections followed a total contingent of 612. The Taekwondo Open is part of this broader preparation, organized rigorous evaluation by the federation in collaboration with the Indonesian National Armed Forces. Menpora Youth and Sports Ministry and national federations. Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir set reiterated a realistic target of four gold medals for 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 Games, focusing resources on priority sports 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 badminton. Taekwondo athletes, including Andi Sultan Altaf Mirza, Mirza are using the Open to refine fine‑tune poomsae routines ahead of the Games. The program, overseen by Lieutenant General Richard Tampubolon, continues to aim at strong performances at the Asian Games and qualification for the 2028 Olympics.