Sports are a major passion in Indonesia, fostering immense national pride.
* **Badminton:** Indonesia is a global powerhouse in badminton, having won numerous Olympic gold medals and Thomas Cup titles. Legends like Susi Susanti and Taufik Hidayat are national heroes. * **Football (Soccer):** Football holds the largest fan base. The domestic league is **Liga 1**, and the national team (nicknamed *Timnas Garuda*) enjoys fervent support. The **Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium** in Jakarta is the iconic national venue. * **Pencak Silat:** This is a class of traditional Indonesian martial arts that incorporates striking, grappling, and spiritual elements; it is heavily featured in both local culture and international competitions. * **E-sports:** Rapidly growing in popularity, with Indonesian teams competing at the highest levels in games like Mobile Legends and PUBG Mobile.
