Indonesia's athletes concluded the 33rd SEA Games 2025 in Thailand with 91 gold, 111 silver, and 131 bronze medals, totaling 333 and placing second overall. Building on mid-event progress, the success is attributed to enhanced government support, including doubled gold bonuses from President Prabowo Subianto, boosting athlete morale.
Following a strong mid-competition showing of 31 golds reported earlier, Indonesia's contingent achieved a final haul of 91 golds at the SEA Games 2025, reaffirming its dominance in Southeast Asian sports.
President Prabowo Subianto's doubled gold medal bonuses—building on the initial Rp1 billion per gold announcement—provided crucial motivation, alongside increased funding from Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir, allowing broader participation.
Key performances included athletics (9 golds, e.g., men's marathon by Roby Syanturi, women's by Odekta Elvina Nibaho), triathlon, shooting, futsal (first gold), swimming (3 golds), basketball, and ice hockey (first gold).
Officials praised the support: Futsal Federation Chairman Michael Sianipar noted it motivated historic wins; swimming manager Wisnu Wardhana credited welfare focus for dedication; Perbasi's Nirmala Dewi highlighted Thohir's presence; and Ice Hockey's Jonathan Sudarta thanked sustained backing.
This outcome underscores the impact of government commitment on sports development, easing financial burdens for athletes.
