Indonesia capped off the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand as the tournament’s runner-up, surpassing expectations set by the government and marking a historic away feat unseen since the 1990s.

The host country took a record 233 gold medals, far outstripping second-place Indonesia with 91 gold, and Vietnam at third with 87.

Indonesia has climbed into second place in the medal standings at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, as the national contingent continues to deliver podium finishes across various sports.

Fans from more than 200 countries and territories applied via FIFA.com for seats at the first 48-team World Cup, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

President Prabowo Subianto has promised  bigger cash prizes for athletes who win golds at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, as Indonesia aims to finish among the top three.

The bubbly world number one picked up a cool US$4 million as “shopping” money, rewrote the history books courtesy of her trademark quiet poise, unwavering spirit and workmanlike approach, and provided enough reasons for the LPGA hierarchy to realize there is a pot of gold waiting at the end of the rainbow which reaches the Far East.

Host nations for the larger 2026 men's series are Australia, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Mauritius, Puerto Rico, Rwanda and Uzbekistan, FIFA said, with the final lineup of participants to be given early in the year.

Indonesia’s U-22 men’s soccer team will be in Group C with Singapore, Myanmar and the Philippines, with the first match of the group slated for Dec. 5.

KOI and the IOC have reached an understanding over the government's decision to deny visas for Israeli athletes to compete in last week's gymnastics championships, though whether this will lead to reviving the country's 2036 Olympic bid is unknown at this time.

Janice Tjen surged 29 spots up the WTA rankings after the win, climbing from No. 82 to No. 53, a timely boost as she gears up for the Australian Open in January.

Veteran stars reclaimed their glory as a new generation signaled an emerging shift at the 53rd FIG World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, their eyes now set on a rematch at Los Angeles 2028.

Indonesia’s Rayhan Latief is among the talents aiming to make their mark at the 16th Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, held from Oct. 23 to 26 at the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

Earlier this month, the government announced its decision to deny visas for Israeli athletes expected to compete in the 53rd World Artistic Gymnastics Championships held this week in Jakarta, citing Israel’s military offensive in Gaza that has killed over 67,000 Palestinians.

The International Olympic Committee's executive board said Wednesday it would "recommend to all international federations not to host any international sports events or meetings in Indonesia" until it provided guarantees over access for all participants in competitions.

The Israeli Gymnastics Federation appealed against the Indonesian government's decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), demanding that it either guaranteed their athletes' presence or forced a move or cancellation of the event.  

The Indonesia Arena is playing host to the first World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Southeast Asia, where seasoned champions and rising talents will vie to shape a new era in the sport from Oct. 19 to 25.

"All eligible athletes, teams and sports officials must be able to participate in international sports competitions and events without any form of discrimination from the host country," the IOC said.

Kluivert's departure follows Indonesia's "devastating" loss on Sunday in Jeddah against Iraq, ending their chances to qualify for next year's World Cup in the United States.

Herve Renard's side only needed a point against Graham Arnold's Iraq, and an injury-time save by goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi to keep out Hassan Abdulkareem's curling free kick ensured the Saudis confirmed their progress.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed Israel's first appeal over Indonesia’s visa refusal, citing lack of jurisdiction.

Indonesia said on Friday it had denied visas to Israeli gymnasts amid an outcry over Israel's military offensive in Gaza, costing Israeli athletes a spot in the world championships that start on Sunday in the world's largest Muslim-majority country, which has no formal diplomatic ties with Israel.

"We could take them away," Trump said when asked about Boston's readiness to host. "I love the people of Boston, and I know the games are sold out. But your mayor is not good."

Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) chair Erick Thohir apologized for the abrupt end of the national men’s soccer team’s World Cup campaign following a 1-0 defeat to Iraq in the fourth round of the Asian qualifier.

Israel had submitted an urgent appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, seeking an injunction to allow Israeli athletes, including Olympic gold medallist Artem Dolgopyat, to participate in the competition.

Indonesia have been eliminated from the Asian qualifier for the 2026 World Cup final stages in the United States, Mexico and Canada after two losses.

Iraq have faced Indonesia three times over the last two years, winning on each occasion, but the team Arnold's side will face has undergone a significant overhaul since the countries last played, in the second phase of qualifying in June 2024.

The exclusion of the Israeli contingent from the upcoming world artistic gymnastics championship in Jakarta had been green lit by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), according to the Indonesian Gymnastics Federation (FGI).