Indonesia sends 430 athletes to Japan for Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games

Indonesian volleyball player Khanza Putri Yanzi kisses the national red-and-white flag during the official inauguration ceremony for Team Indonesia ahead of the 2026 Asian Games at the Gelora Bung Karno Multipurpose Hall in Jakarta, Wednesday (Sept. 9, 2026). Indonesia is sending a contingent of 430 athletes and 145 officials across 35 sports disciplines to compete in the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan, scheduled from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4, 2026. (ANTARA FOTO/Fauzan/agr/M052)

Indonesian athletes and officials attend the official inauguration ceremony for Team Indonesia ahead of the 2026 Asian Games at the Gelora Bung Karno Multipurpose Hall in Jakarta, Wednesday (Sept. 9, 2026). Indonesia is sending a delegation of 430 athletes and 145 officials across 35 sports disciplines to compete in the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan, scheduled from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4, 2026. (ANTARA FOTO/Fauzan/agr/M052)

Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir delivers remarks during the official inauguration ceremony for Team Indonesia ahead of the 2026 Asian Games at the Gelora Bung Karno Multipurpose Hall in Jakarta, Wednesday (Sept. 9, 2026). Indonesia is deploying 430 athletes and 145 officials representing 35 sports disciplines to compete in the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan, scheduled for Sept. 19 to Oct. 4, 2026. (ANTARA FOTO/Fauzan/agr/M052)

Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir (center) poses for a group photo with Indonesian athletes and team officials following the official inauguration ceremony for Team Indonesia ahead of the 2026 Asian Games at the Gelora Bung Karno Multipurpose Hall in Jakarta, Wednesday (Sept. 9, 2026). Indonesia is deploying 430 athletes and 145 officials representing 35 sports disciplines to compete in the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan, scheduled from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4, 2026. (ANTARA FOTO/Fauzan/M052)