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Indonesia eyes third place at 13th ASEAN Para Games

With its athletes competing in 18 sports, Indonesia is targeting 82 gold medals and a third-place finish in the overall standings.

Indonesia is targeting 82 gold medals at the 13th ASEAN Para Games. (Photo: voi.id)
Indonesia is targeting 82 gold medals at the 13th ASEAN Para Games. (Photo: voi.id)

Jakarta (VNA) - Indonesian Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir on January 10 attended a send-off ceremony for 290 athletes who will compete in the 13th ASEAN Para Games, scheduled to take place in Thailand from January 15 to 26.

With its athletes competing in 18 sports, Indonesia is targeting 82 gold medals and a third-place finish in the overall standings.

Thohir stressed that Indonesian para-athletes carry not only the goal of winning medals but also the responsibility of representing the nation abroad. Their perseverance reflects Indonesia’s character, spirit, and dignity on the international stage, he said.

The Minister confirmed that the Indonesian Government will continue to provide performance bonuses, as in previous international competitions. Athletes who win gold medals will receive 1 billion IDR (59,000 USD) per athlete.

In addition, the Ministry of Youth and Sports has introduced a financial literacy programme to help athletes manage their bonuses and income responsibly./.

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