Jakarta, Oct. 23 -- Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir said he will invite sports ministers from ASEAN countries in February 2026 to discuss a proposal to reform the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games).

The initiative aims to align the regional multi-sport event with Olympic disciplines.

"God willing, next February I will invite all sports ministers in Southeast Asia to start communicating this idea," Erick said during a meeting with Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Patrick Gregorio, according to a report published on the official website of Indonesia's Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kemenpora) on Thursday.

Erick explained that the idea stemmed from Indonesia's aspiration to enhance the sporting achievements of Southeast Asian...