President Prabowo Subianto expressed pride over Indonesia's contingent securing 31 gold medals at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, placing them second in the provisional standings. Through Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir, Prabowo sent greetings and motivational messages to the athletes. The government is preparing a Rp1 billion bonus for each gold medalist as recognition of their dedication.
The success of the Red and White contingent in collecting 31 gold medals as of Saturday (13/12/2025) made President Prabowo Subianto proud of the athletes' struggles at the 2025 SEA Games. The President assessed that the athletes have shown their best efforts in the noble task of defending the nation, so Indonesia Raya echoes before other Southeast Asian nations.
As a form of support, Prabowo conveyed greetings through Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir. "President Prabowo conveys greetings to all athletes competing at the SEA Games. He thanks the medalists for their spirit in delivering achievements. The President also advises the athletes to be total in competing until the final day, stay focused, disciplined, and build mental strength and confidence, because this is the key to the winner," said Erick.
On that day, Indonesia added brilliant achievements. Shooter Dewi Laila Mubarokah won two golds in the women's 10m Air Rifle team and individual events, despite being four months pregnant—a secret she kept closely. Long jumper Maria Natalia Londa claimed gold with a 13.85m leap, defeating the host Thailand. The women's tennis team defended their team gold by beating Thailand 2-1. In judo, I Made Sastra Dharma contributed gold in the men's 81-90kg class. Karateka Joshua Kandou secured kumite gold in the 75kg class after defeating Vietnam 9-3. Lifter Luluk Diana Tri Wijayana opened weightlifting gold in the women's 48kg class with a total of 184kg.
These feats exceeded the Ministry of Youth and Sports targets in several disciplines and strengthened Indonesia's position in the standings, behind Thailand (92 golds) and ahead of Vietnam (30 golds). The government appreciates the hard work with a Rp1 billion bonus per gold, as recognition for sports heroes.
