I Made Pajar Ariyana Wins Silver in Surfing at the 2026 Asian Games

RRI.CO.ID, Aichi, Nagoya - Indonesian surfer I Made Pajar Ariyana won the silver medal in the men's shortboard event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Pajar finished second after facing Japan's Kanoa Igarashi in the final round at Long Beach, Tahara, Aichi, Japan, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

In the gold medal match, Pajar posted a total score of 10.40, while Kanoa Igarashi recorded a score of 12.87, securing the gold medal for Japan.

This result saw Pajar take the podium as the silver medalist for Indonesia in the men's shortboard event. The medal is the culmination of Pajar's efforts throughout the competition, from the preliminary rounds to the final of the 2026 Asian Games surfing event.

The 2026 Asian Games surfing competition was held at Pacific Long Beach, Tahara, Aichi, Japan. Surfing was part of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games schedule, which took place from September 24 to 29.

Support and well-wishes continue to pour in for the Indonesian athletes competing in the 2026 Asian Games. Pajar's spirit and that of the entire Indonesian contingent is expected to continue inspiring the Indonesian public to offer their support until the conclusion of all events.

The Asian Games are the biggest sports competition in Asia, held once every four years. They are organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), and have 45 participating countries or regions.

Since the 1951 New Delhi Games in India to Hangzhou Games in China, the Asian Games have been hosted a total of 19 times. Japan has hosted the 3rd Games in Tokyo in 1958 and the 12th Games in Hiroshima in 1994. The 20th Games scheduled for Aichi-Nagoya in 2026 will be the third time the country is hosting this event.