JAKARTA, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's National Olympic Committee Chairman, Raja Sapta Oktohari, announced that the country will only send athletes to compete in sports where it has strong medal prospects at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand at the end of the year.

Oktohari said on Tuesday that athletes selected for the regional multi-sport event must have a high chance of securing gold, silver, or bronze medals. Additionally, he said that the chosen sports should also be featured in major international competitions, such as the Asian Games and the Olympics.

According to Oktohari, limiting the number of sports Indonesia participates in is part of a budget efficiency strategy. The country is also preparing for other major multi-sport events, including the 2026 Asian Games and the 2028 Olympics.

"Multi-sport events are not an opportunity to try things out, so the selection process must be really strict," he said.

The Indonesian Youth and Sports Ministry has prioritized sports with strong international competitiveness when selecting events for global competitions. Enditem

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