Jakarta, Oct. 14 -- President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the establishment of a national academy or training center focused on preparing Indonesia's top athletic talents for international competitions, especially the Olympic Games.

The instruction was directed to Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir during a limited cabinet meeting on Tuesday, held shortly after President Prabowo returned from his official visit to Egypt.

"President Prabowo wants us to establish an academy or a specialized training facility for certain sports that we hope can qualify for the Olympics-and, of course, with the ultimate goal of winning medals," State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said after the meeting, which was held at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force B...