President Prabowo Congratulates Indonesian Badminton Team on Asian Games Gold Medal

President Prabowo Subianto has extended his congratulations to the Indonesian athletes who secured the nation's first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. The President expressed his gratitude to the athletes for bringing honor to Indonesia on the international stage. Prabowo conveyed his felicitations through a video call with the athletes, who are currently in Japan participating in the 2026 Asian Games. He shared the moment via his Instagram account, @prabowo, on Thursday, September 24, 2026. "My brothers and sisters, thank you for your hard work. You have won the first gold medal, congratulations," Prabowo began the conversation. The athletes responded with "Thank you, Mr. President." Prabowo appeared to appreciate the achievement of the Indonesian athletes in winning the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. He also conveyed his thanks for the hard work of the athletes who have brought honor to Indonesia. "Congratulations. Thank you once again," he said. Prabowo was then informed that the Indonesian contingent at the 2026 Asian Games had secured one gold medal, four silver medals, and 15 bronze medals. The 2026 Asian Games in Japan are ongoing until October 4. "Good, good, keep fighting," Prabowo said before the video call ended. The uploaded video showed Prabowo conversing with badminton athletes Daniel Marthin, Leo Rolly Carnando, and Zaki Ubaidillah. The Indonesian men's badminton team secured the first gold medal for the Red and White contingent at the 2026 Asian Games. The victory came in the men's team final after Indonesia defeated China with a score of 3-2 in Japan on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Zaki Ubaidillah, also known as Ubed, was the deciding player in the fifth match, defeating China's Weng Hongyang with scores of 23-21 and 21-13. This win ends Indonesia's 28-year wait to reclaim the Asian Games gold medal in the men's team event. Indonesia's last gold in this category was at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, where they defeated China 4-0.