Jakarta, Dec. 22 -- Indonesia's national futsal team captain Muhammad Iqbal said the gold medal at the 2025 SEA Games was the product of a long-term development blueprint, not an instant success.

Iqbal said the achievement reflected years of structured planning and sustained preparation by the national program.

"Preparations like this are not just about short-term training. They represent a long-term roadmap for the Indonesia national futsal team," Iqbal told a press conference on Monday.

He said the team's journey to the top podium was shaped by consistent hard work from players and coaches, supported by close coordination with Professional Futsal League clubs, the Indonesian Futsal Federation (FFI), the Indonesian Football Associatio...