Asian Games 2026 Artistic Gymnastics 1st Final Event – 20 Sep
September 20 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Asian Games 2026 will officially start with the commencement of the Artistic Gymnastics competition on Sunday, 20th September 2026, at the Asian Games, which is one of the most awaited events in the Asian Games. The event, which will feature both men’s and women’s sides, will span five days (20–24 September 2026) that culminate in the awarding of 14 gold medals to the best gymnasts in Asia.
Artistic Gymnastics 1st Final Event
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Sport | Artistic Gymnastics |
| Competition Day | Day 1 |
| Date | Sunday, 20 September 2026 |
| Stage | Qualification Rounds & Team Competition |
| Venue | Kasugai City Gymnasium |
| Host City | Kasugai, Aichi |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Competition Period | 20–24 September 2026 |
| Total Gold Medals | 14 |
Artistic Gymnastics Day 1 Schedule
Qualification rounds and the team competition are on the opening day of the artistic gymnastics competition. Gymnasts will take part in all the apparatus within their scheduled rotation groups, with points from their events being applied to their competitors’ standing on the individual apparatus as well as to their national team’s rank for the total of their points.
Men’s Artistic Gymnastics
- Qualification Round
- Team Qualification
- Individual All-Around Qualification
- Apparatus Qualification on all six men’s events
Women’s Artistic Gymnastics
- Qualification Round
- Team Qualification
- Individual All-Around Qualification
- Apparatus Qualification on all four women’s events
Competition Format
Artistic gymnastics – competition format based on the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) competition format.
- This all-round final qualification and apparatus final qualification are based on the results in the qualification round.
- Points are awarded on the basis of the performance of the top rider in each country on each apparatus, to team scores.
- Floor (Skate) Exercise, Pommel Horse, Still Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars, and Horizontal Bar are exercises performed by the men’s athletics gymnasts.
- The women gymnasts have 4 ‘apparatus’ – the vault, uneven bars, balance beam and the floor exercise.
Events Contested on Day 1
Men’s Artistic Gymnastics
- Floor Exercise
- Pommel Horse
- Still Rings
- Vault
- Parallel Bars
- Horizontal Bar
Women’s Artistic Gymnastics
- Vault
- Uneven Bars
- Balance Beam
- Floor Exercise
Teams to Watch
A number of the best gymnastics powers of Asia are likely to cruise clear to the loftiest positions throughout the tournament.
- Japan
- China
- South Korea
- Chinese Taipei
- Kazakhstan
- Uzbekistan
- North Korea
Host Country
The 20th Asian Games are to be held in the city of Aichi in Japan from 19 September to 4 October 2026.
Venue
The Artistic Gymnastics for the Asian Games will be held in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture, at the Kasugai City Gymnasium.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In which city will the Artistic Gymnastics competitions be held?
Artistic Gymnastics held in Kasugai, Aichi, Japan, will be at Kasugai City Gymnasium.
What is happening on 20th September 2026?
The first day is for qualification days for the men and women to make it to the final rounds (the team competition).
Have a Gold Medal on the first day?
Qualification and team competition are highlighted throughout No. 20 September, with medal events being staged later in the competition.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, Artistic Gymnastics on this date: 1 gold medal final confirmed on this date. Across the full Artistic Gymnastics competition, 14 gold medals are awarded in total, with finals concentrated around 20–24 September.
Source: Wikipedia (2026 Asian Games competition calendar) / AINAGOC.