SEA Games 2025 Medal Count: Indonesia 2nd, Thailand Leads
Indonesia Challenges Thailand for SEA Games Glory
The 2025 Southeast Asian Games are underway, and Indonesia is making a strong push, currently sitting in second place on the medal table. As of Thursday morning, December 11th, 2025, the competition is heating up, with host nation Thailand leading the way.
A flurry of gold medals on Wednesday, December 10th, propelled Indonesia into contention. Victories in Taekwondo, Rowing, Petanque, Badminton, and Swimming each contributed a gold to the nation’s tally, bringing the total to five.
A Tight Race for Second
While Thailand has established a comfortable lead with 19 gold medals, the battle for second place is fiercely contested. Singapore is hot on Indonesia’s heels, also boasting five gold medals. Indonesia currently holds the edge due to a higher silver medal count, but the margin is slim.
The Southeast Asian Games, a biennial multi-sport event, are a significant indicator of sporting prowess within the region. The games not only showcase athletic talent but also foster regional cooperation and cultural exchange. The event is supported by the Southeast Asian Sports Council, an affiliate of the Olympic Council of Asia, and plays a crucial role in developing sports infrastructure and athlete training programs across participating nations.
Current Medal Standings
- Thailand: 19 gold, 13 silver, 9 bronze – 41 medals
- Indonesia: 5 gold, 9 silver, 7 bronze – 21 medals
- Singapore: 5 gold, 4 silver, 5 bronze – 14 medals
- Vietnam: 4 gold, 4 silver, 16 bronze – 24 medals
- Myanmar: 2 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze – 7 medals
- Malaysia: 2 gold, 2 silver, 10 bronze – 14 medals
- Philippines: 2 gold, 2 silver, 9 bronze – 13 medals
- Laos: 1 gold, 1 silver, 6 bronze – 8 medals
- Brunei: 0 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze – 2 medals
- Timor Leste: 0 gold, 0 silver, 1 bronze – 1 medal
Data sourced from the official SEA Games 2025 website as of 09:30 WIB, Thursday, December 11th, 2025.
Vietnam and Myanmar round out the top five, demonstrating the growing strength of Southeast Asian sports. The competition is expected to intensify as the games progress, with athletes vying for glory and national pride.