Commander: TNI Archery Championship as a Benchmark for National and Global Athlete Development

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto hopes that the TNI Commander’s Cup Archery Championship 2026 will serve as a benchmark for the success of athlete development, as well as encourage the improvement of national sports achievements.

"Firstly, as a parameter for the success of developing national athletes and even international athletes," said Air Force Operation Commander Marshal TNI Minggit Tribowo, reading the TNI Commander’s message at the Arjuna Archery Field, Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base, East Jakarta, on Friday (23/10/2026).

The TNI is hosting the TNI Commander’s Cup Archery Championship 2026 to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the TNI.

In his message, Agus conveyed that the organization of this archery competition has four main objectives, one of which is to measure the success of athlete development at both national and international levels.

In addition to serving as a benchmark for athlete development, this championship is expected to identify potential athletes capable of achieving excellence in archery.

The Commander believes that efforts to discover talented athletes represent one form of the TNI's contribution to assist the government in developing national sports.

The Commander assured that the TNI is committed to contributing to the enhancement of national sports achievements through various sporting activities.

"Thirdly, to build the quality of athletes while helping improve national sports achievements," he stated.

"Fourthly, to build and maintain communication among national federations, provincial, city, and county administrators, so that harmonious ties are created, fostering camaraderie and solidarity among the TNI, Polri, and the community," he continued.