Jakarta, Jan. 9 -- Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir said that President Prabowo Subianto has conveyed plans to prepare pension funds for athletes and coaches who have contributed to Indonesia's achievements.

"Earlier, when meeting with all the athletes, he asked them one by one about their future career plans, and he immediately instructed me to prepare pension funds for athletes and coaches," Thohir said in a statement on Thursday (January 8).

However, the minister did not elaborate on the pension scheme for athletes and coaches.

He then expressed appreciation to Prabowo for recognizing athletes and coaches through pension support rather than just one-time bonuses.

"The President really encourages us to excel and he also app...