Indonesia Confirms 430 Athletes for 2026 Asian Games
The Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI/NOC Indonesia) has officially confirmed a contingent of 430 athletes across 35 sports for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, a reduction of two from the initial list. The delegation includes 145 officials and 78 support staff.
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