# Indonesia's preparations for 2026 Asian Games > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesias-2026-sports-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-17T04:25:19.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 7. As the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games approach, scheduled for September 19 to October 4, 2026, Indonesia is intensifying its preparations. The National Olympic Committee of Indonesia has confirmed a delegation of 432 athletes, supported by 148 coaches and 32 Chef de Mission officials. While Indonesia will participate in 35 of the 43 contested sports, football has been omitted because the country did not meet the Asian Football Confederation’s qualification limit of 16 teams. To support these efforts, the government has significantly increased the budget for national training centers (Pelatnas) to Rp222 billion, up from an initial Rp81 billion. Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir confirmed that these funds will be disbursed quickly to various sports federations. In light of the exclusion of three key disciplines from the 2026 program, Indonesia has adjusted its medal expectations. Minister Thohir has set a target of winning four gold medals, a reduction from the seven gold medals secured during the 2022 Asian Games. He has also called for public support for the contingent. Recent preparations have focused on key disciplines. The Indonesian Weightlifting Federation (PB PABSI) is targeting four medals from an eight-person squad, including Olympic gold medalist Rizki Juniansyah and defending champion Rahmat Erwin Abdullah. The Indonesian Soft Tennis Association (PP PESTI) is also in the final stages of training following international trials in South Korea, aiming for two silver medals. Other preparations include the badminton team at the PBSI training centre and a 14-swimmer squad aiming to end a 36-year medal drought in aquatics. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Indonesia targets four gold medals at 2026 Asian Games Minister Erick Thohir is seeking public support for Indonesia's 432-athlete contingent targeting four gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-targets-four-gold-medals-at-2026-asian-games ### 2026-08-11: Indonesia ramps up preparations for 2026 Asian Games Indonesia is ramping up preparations for the 2026 Asian Games, increasing national training budgets to Rp222 billion and setting medal targets in weightlifting and soft tennis. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-soft-tennis-team-targets-two-silver-medals-at-2026-asian-games ### 2026-08-08: Indonesia intensifies preparations for 2026 Asian Games Indonesia is ramping up preparations for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, focusing on athlete welfare, squad selections in archery and weightlifting, and navigating challenging group draws in volleyball. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-prepares-for-2026-asian-games-in-japan ### 2026-08-04: Indonesia Prepares Badminton and Swimming Teams for Asian Games 2026 Indonesia’s sports officials confirmed strong badminton preparations and a 14‑member swimming squad for the Aichi‑Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, aiming for medals after a long drought. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-prepares-badminton-and-swimming-teams-for-asian-games-2026 ### 2026-08-01: Indonesia fields 432 athletes for Asian Games 2026 as football omitted Indonesia will send 432 athletes to the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, but football is excluded; the women's basketball team targets a top‑eight finish. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-fields-432-athletes-for-asian-games-2026-as-football-omitted ### 2026-07-20: Indonesia Prepares Athletes and Logistics for Asian Games 2026 Indonesia readies its Asian Games 2026 team with new housing plans, a ban on automatic bonuses for independent athletes, early archery departure, and wushu mental‑focus training. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-readies-athletes-with-hotel-and-cruise-ship-housing-for-2026-asian-games ### 2026-07-16: Indonesian American Games 2026 Debuts in Chicago with Diaspora Athletes The first Indonesian American Games began in Chicago (June 19‑21, 2026) with ~200 diaspora athletes competing in seven sports and cultural displays, backed by Indonesia’s ambassador and NOC president. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-american-games-2026-debuts-in-chicago-with-diaspora-athletes --- Cite as: Indonesia's preparations for 2026 Asian Games. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesias-2026-sports-initiatives