Asian Games 2026 Artistic Swimming 1st Event – September 26
September 26 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Artistic Swimming competition at the 2026 Asian Games officially begins on Saturday, 26 September 2026, with athletes taking to the pool for the opening technical routines. Held at the ToBiO Furuhashi Hironoshin Memorial Hamamatsu Swimming Center in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, this marks the first day of one of the Games’ most elegant and technically demanding aquatic sports.
Artistic Swimming Opens at the Asian Games 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Sport | Artistic Swimming |
| Competition Day | Saturday, 26 September 2026 |
| Event | Opening Competition |
| Tournament Stage | Technical Routines / Preliminary Competition |
| Medal Events | None |
| Venue | ToBiO Furuhashi Hironoshin Memorial Hamamatsu Swimming Center |
| City | Hamamatsu, Shizuoka |
| Host Country | Japan |
What Happens on 26 September?
The first day of artistic swimming introduces athletes to international competition at the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games through the opening technical routine sessions. Competitors perform routines that include a series of required technical elements executed with precision, synchronization, and artistic presentation.
Competition Schedule
| Session | Start Time (JST) | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Session (SWA01) | 11:00 AM | Opening Technical Routines |
| Evening Session (SWA02) | 5:00 PM | Continuation of Technical Routines |
Event Format
The opening day focuses on technical routine performances, where athletes must complete a routine featuring mandatory elements within the official time limits.
Judges award scores based on several performance criteria, including:
- Technical execution
- Synchronization
- Degree of difficulty
- Artistic impression
- Choreography
- Musical interpretation
- Precision and control
Host Country
Japan is expecting thousands of athletes from around Asia to attend what will be one of the largest multi-sport events in Asia with the hosting of the Asian Games at Aichi–Nagoya 26th.
Venue
The artistic swimming competition will take place in the ToBiO Furuhashi Hironoshin Memorial Hamamatsu Swimming Center, located in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan.
Participating Nations
The leading candidates are:
- China
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Uzbekistan
- DPR Korea
- Chinese Taipei
- Hong Kong, China
- Singapore
How to Watch
All fans worldwide can enjoy the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games Artistic Swimming today via officially approved broadcast partners and Authorised Streamers.
Coverage can be found on the Asian Games sites (details dependent on country), digital streaming services, and national sports broadcasters. Final programme and dates of broadcast, and any streaming information, will be provided by the organiser(s) before the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what time will the competition start?
The morning session starts at 11:00 AM JST and the evening session at 5:00 PM JST.
Are there any medals to be awarded on 26 September?
No. First competition day: Technical and preliminary times; criteria of placement and qualification in further competitions.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, artistic swimming on this date: No gold medal finals scheduled on this date (Technical/Free routine preliminaries). Across the full competition (26–28 September), 2 gold medals are awarded in total (Duet and Team events).
Source: Wikipedia (2026 Asian Games competition calendar) / AINAGOC.