JAKARTA - As many as 306 athletes from 18 sports have started undergoing national training camps (pelatnas) since November 1 in preparation for the XIII ASEAN Para Games at Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand on January 20, 2026.
Of the total 306 athletes, 291 athletes from 17 trained branches in Solo City and its surroundings, while 15 tenpin athletes undergoing national training in North Jakarta. This training program is guarded by 95 coaches, 91 support staff, and 18 managers.
"We hope that all athletes can maximize their abilities with only 2.5 months remaining. We fully direct our concentration to be victorious in Thailand," said Deputy Secretary General of NPC Indonesia Rima Ferdianto in an official statement received by ANTARA in Jakarta, Sunday.
The preparation of all sports is monitored directly by Chef de Mission (CdM) Indonesia Reda Manthovanani. Since Friday (7/11), he has visited one by one the training arena, even chose to spend the night at the Indonesian Paralympic Training Center (PPPI), Delingan, Karanganyar Regency to see firsthand the condition of the athletes.
In front of hundreds of athletes, Reda reminded the importance of maintaining the spirit ahead of the biggest sporting event for people with disabilities in Southeast Asia.
"There is only 2.5 months left. Even though it's short, I'm sure it can be used as well as possible. Don't complain, because it makes us weak. Focus on the best achievements for the sake of Indonesia and the family," he said.
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The man who also serves as Deputy Attorney General for Intelligence said the PPPI Delingan facility was getting more adequate.
"I see in terms of cleanliness, okay, complete facilities, soft mattresses, even wireless charging. It's like a hotel," he said.
Meanwhile, the players of the Komet Akbar table tennis said the initial preparations were going well. "The coaches have provided a good program. Every day we are monitored. Hopefully the results are maximized and Indonesia can return to being the overall champion," he said.
The following is a list of sports and the number of athletes participating in the 2025 ASEAN Para Games Pelatnas:
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