Asian Games Roundup: Indonesia Chase Gold in Sepak Takraw, Padel Finals

Indonesia Set for Two Gold-Medal Chances at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games

Tempatdonasi.com – Indonesia will have opportunities to pursue further Asian Games gold medals after its men’s sepak takraw side and leading women’s padel partnership secured places in their respective finals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.

The country added a bronze medal on Friday, the 14th day of competition, but a series of semifinal results also ensured that Indonesia remains active in two major title matches. The men’s quadrant sepak takraw team will meet host nation Japan, while Fitriani Sabatini and Fadona Kusumawati will contest the women’s padel final against a Japanese pair.

Those finals offer Indonesia a chance to build on its current tally of five gold medals, eight silvers and 22 bronzes. With 35 medals overall, Indonesia stood 14th in the provisional standings after Friday’s program.

Men’s Sepak Takraw Team Advances to Gold-Medal Match

The men’s quadrant sepak takraw team produced a straight-sets semifinal victory over Myanmar to reach Saturday’s final. Muhammad Hadiansyah Muliang and his teammates won 2-0, taking the opening set 15-13 before finishing the contest with a 15-9 second-set result.

The close first set underlined the pressure of the knockout stage, but Indonesia created more separation in the second. The win sends the team into a gold-medal meeting with Japan on Saturday, October 3.

Indonesia’s women also earned a sepak takraw medal, although their campaign ended in the semifinal round. Competing in the women’s quadrant event at Mizuho Park Stadium, the Indonesian team fell 0-2 to Thailand, with set scores of 9-15 and 4-15.

That result delivered bronze and marked Indonesia’s third sepak takraw medal at these Games. While the women were unable to progress to the title match, the men’s final keeps the sport central to Indonesia’s remaining medal hopes.

Fitriani and Fadona Dominate in Women’s Padel Semifinal

Indonesia’s other route to a gold-medal contest came in women’s padel. Fitriani Sabatini and Fadona Kusumawati overwhelmed their Philippine opponents in the semifinal, recording a 2-0 victory without conceding a game.

The Indonesian pair won 6-0, 6-0, a decisive result that put them into the final against Saki Tsukamoto and Kae Tokumoto of Japan. The Japanese duo earned its place in the championship match by defeating another Indonesian combination, Novela Putria and Beatrice Gumulya, in the other semifinal.

The final therefore gives Fitriani and Fadona an important chance to convert Indonesia’s strong presence in the women’s draw into a top-place finish. It also means Japan will be Indonesia’s opponent in both of the country’s newly confirmed gold-medal opportunities.

Medal Table Position Holds at 14th

Friday’s women’s sepak takraw bronze was Indonesia’s only addition to the medal table that day. The result lifted the total medal count to 35, but did not alter the nation’s provisional ranking of 14th.

With competition continuing, the upcoming sepak takraw and padel finals could have a significant effect on Indonesia’s overall standing. Gold medals carry greater weight than silver or bronze in the ranking order, making the two final appearances particularly valuable as the Games progress.

Indonesia’s current medal distribution reflects a broad effort across several sports, but Friday also brought disappointment for athletes and teams that were unable to reach the podium.

Several Indonesian Campaigns End on Friday

The women’s recurve archery team was eliminated, while wrestler Septi Putri Hidayat exited in the women’s 76-kilogram quarterfinals. In judo, three Indonesian competitors saw their events end in the round of 16: I Made Sastra in the men’s -90kg category, Indah Permatasari in the women’s +78kg division, and I Gede Agastya Darma Wardana in the men’s +100kg class.

Cyclist Ayustina Delia Priatna placed ninth in the women’s omnium. In canoe slalom, Krisna Septiana did not advance to the men’s kayak cross semifinals after finishing third in the first quarterfinal heat. Kadek Sintha also finished third in the women’s small final.

Indonesia’s taekwondo challenge was reduced when Muhammad Raiihan Fadhila was eliminated in the men’s -80kg quarterfinals. The national women’s hockey team completed its tournament in eighth place.

Despite those setbacks, Indonesia’s immediate focus shifts to the two finals that could add gold to the delegation’s total. The men’s sepak takraw team and the Fitriani-Fadona padel partnership now carry Indonesia’s strongest prospects as the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games moves into its next stage.