Jakarta, June 22 -- The Indonesian government is preparing a series of long-term strategies and flagship programs, including sports academies and a multi-year funding scheme, to strengthen the national sports ecosystem.

In an official statement issued in Jakarta on Monday, Head of the Indonesian Government Communications Agency (Bakom), Muhammad Qodari, said the sports academies will serve as integrated training centers for young talent across a wide range of sporting disciplines nationwide.

Through this initiative, the government aims to establish a more structured system for talent identification, training, and athlete development from an early age. The program is intended to help produce a new generation of high-performing athletes....