Indonesia is continuing to strengthen its Teqball programme as the country prepares its athletes for two major international multi-sport events in 2026, with the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, followed by the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

 

The preparations were among the key topics highlighted during the 2026 National Working Meeting of the All-Indonesia Teqball Sports Association (PP POTSI), held at the Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences of the State University of Surabaya (UNESA), East Java.

 

During the meeting, PP POTSI President Jovinus Carolus Legawa (INA) emphasised the importance of cooperation between clubs, regional organisations, local authorities and other sports stakeholders in supporting the continued growth of Teqball across Indonesia.

 

The country's ambitions for 2026 build on a successful international campaign at the 2025 SEA Games in Bangkok, Thailand. Making its debut as part of the Indonesian delegation, the national Teqball team returned home with an impressive five medals, including three silver and two bronze medals.

 

Following those performances, Indonesia is now preparing for another major milestone at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, where Teqball will be part of the official medal programme.

 

Indonesia's squad will include Yoga Ardika Putra (INA) in Men's Singles and Zikrha Dwi Putri (INA) in Women's Singles, while Husni Uba (INA) and Mardhani (INA) will represent the country in Men's Doubles.

 

The national team is currently taking part in a dedicated training camp at the State University of Surabaya under the guidance of Gabriella Kota (HUN). The Hungarian coach already has extensive experience working with the Indonesian athletes, having also supported the team's preparations ahead of the 2025 SEA Games.

 

With that established relationship and an understanding of the athletes' individual strengths, Kota is overseeing the team's preparations as Indonesia looks to take another step forward on the international stage.

 

PP POTSI Secretary General Susan Soebekti (INA) also expressed confidence in the team's ability to compete against the continent's leading Teqball nations and challenge for medals in Japan.

 

"Please keep us in your prayers so that we may hear the Indonesia Raya anthem played in Japan," Soebekti said.

 

Beyond the Asian Games, Indonesia's international programme will continue later in the year, with preparations also targeting the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in December 2026. The two major events provide further opportunities for Indonesian athletes to gain experience at the highest level and demonstrate the progress of Teqball within the country.

 

FITEQ welcomes the continued commitment of PP POTSI to developing Teqball through structured national team programmes, athlete preparation and cooperation with regional stakeholders. Indonesia's growing presence at major international multi-sport events reflects the wider development of Teqball across Asia, while providing an important pathway for athletes to compete on some of the continent's biggest sporting stages.