However, Taufik Hidayat confirmed that he had sent a letter to the President regarding the inauguration ceremony and the send-off of Indonesian team athletes for the largest multi-sport event in Southeast Asia.
"We're still waiting for the President's instructions regarding the inauguration. We've already written a letter, (likely) on the 4th or 5th," Taufik Hidayat told reporters at Terminal 1 of Soekarno Hatta Airport, Tangerang, Monday.
Taufik admitted that not all athletes would participate in this session because there were already several branches being competed and the athletes had already left for Thailand.
"Yes, it's okay if those who leave first leave, but the match can't be postponed anyway, all the countries have their schedules," said Taufik, a badminton legend.
The opening ceremony of the 2025 SEA Games is scheduled to take place in Bangkok on December 9.
Currently, President Prabowo Subianto is still in Aceh and North Sumatra to review the conditions affected by the flood disaster.
