The Indonesian Olympic Committee (NOC Indonesia) has again deployed safeguarding officers to accompany Indonesian athletes who will compete in the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand.
The Chairman of the Indonesian NOC, Raja Sapta Oktohari, emphasized that athletes' achievements must always be in line with the protection of their rights and dignity as human beings.
"We want to ensure that every Indonesian Team athlete competes safely and proudly, carrying the Red and White. Achievements are meaningless without protection. Our primary responsibility is to safeguard the athletes, both physically and mentally, and for their dignity," Okto said in a written statement received in Jakarta on Monday.
This marks the second time a safeguarding officer has been present in person at a regional multi-event, following the 2025 Bahrain Asian Youth Games.
In recent years, the NOC Indonesia safeguarding team has received various reports regarding actions that fall into the categories of physical, verbal, psychological, and digital harassment.
With the active presence of safeguarding officers in the field, every report can be handled quickly, accurately, and professionally according to international Safe Sport standards.
The presence of safeguarding officers is a concrete step to maintain the safety, comfort, and dignity of all athletes during the competition.
