JAKARTA - Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Erick Thohir held a meeting with Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadive.
In his upload, Erick said that his meeting with Purbaya was a collaboration to realize Asta Cita Presiden Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, especially in strengthening the development of human resources, sports achievements, as well as strengthening the role of Indonesian youth and women.
Although it was not explained directly, it is suspected that Erick's meeting with Purbaya was to discuss the opportunity to increase the Indonesian contingent's budget for the 2025 SEA Games.
After a meeting with the Indonesian Sports Committee (KOI) on Monday, September 22, Erick had said that the funding available for the 2025 SEA Games was only IDR 10 billion. Thus, the Indonesian contingent can only send 120 athletes.
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As an illustration, at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia, Indonesia sent a contingent of 599 athletes. As for the 2021 SEA Games in Hanoi, the Indonesian contingent was strengthened by 476 athletes.
Erick also said that for each participation in the SEA Games, spending on athletes ranged from IDR 45 billion to IDR 65 billion.
With the remaining time there, preparation for athlete funding is something that must get serious attention. Because the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, will take place on December 9.
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