Asian Games 2026 Athletics 1st Final Event – 23 Sep
September 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Asian Games 2026 Opening ceremony will be held on Wednesday 23 September 2026, which is the first day of sports in Asian Games 2026. According to the Official Athletics Schedule, four gold medal final and stimulating sprint heats, hurdles and endurance, technical field events featuring the highest standard of Asian athletes in track & field will be featured in the competition on Day 1.
Athletics 1st Final Event on 23 Sep
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | Athletics at the Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 |
| Competition Day | Day 1 |
| Venue | Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, Nagoya, Japan |
| Morning Session | Men’s & Women’s Race Walk Finals |
| Evening Session | Track & Field Medal Events |
| Gold Medal Events | 4 |
| Sprint Events | Men’s 100m Heats, Women’s 100m Heats |
| Hurdles | Men’s 110m Hurdles Heats, Women’s 100m Hurdles Heats |
| Governing Body | World Athletics |
| Host Nation | Japan |
Men’s Race Walk Final
The Men’s Race Walk Final opens the athletics competition and awards the first men’s athletics gold medal of the Games.
Women’s Race Walk Final
The Women’s Race Walk Final follows as another endurance medal event on the road circuit. Asia’s top race walkers compete in a tactical contest where pacing, stamina, and proper technique are equally important.
Women’s 10,000 Metres Final
The standout event of the evening session will be the Women’s 10000 metres Final.
Women’s Hammer Throw Final / Women’s Pole Vault Final
Depending on the official competition schedule, the four gold-medal events are in a technical field discipline.
Competition Format
Track Events
- Qualification Heats
- Semifinals (where applicable)
- Medal Final
Athletes progress based on finishing position and fastest times.
Field Events
- Qualification Round
- Medal Final
- Three initial attempts
- Top performers receive additional attempts
- Best legal performance wins the medal
Race Walk
- Mass start
- Certified road circuit
- Technique monitored by judges
- Athletes must comply with World Athletics race-walking rules
- Rule violations can lead to penalties or disqualification
Host Country
Japan hosts the Athletics competition during the Asian Games 2026
Venue Information
The Asian Games 2026’s main sports venue is Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium.
Day 1 Gold Medal Events
| Gold Medal Event | Category |
| Men’s Race Walk | Road Event |
| Women’s Race Walk | Road Event |
| Women’s 10,000 Metres | Track Final |
| Women’s Hammer Throw or Pole Vault | Field Final |
Athletes to Watch
Official start lists will be confirmed closer to the competition. Fans should watch for:
- Asian champions
- Defending Asian Games medalists
- Olympic finalists representing Asian nations
- National record holders
- Rising young talents
- World Athletics-ranked competitors
How to Watch
Fans can watch Athletics at the Asian Games 2026 through:
- Official Asian Games broadcasting partners
- National sports television channels
- A digital platform that is run by official streaming companies (when available)
- A live results, schedule and timing site for the Asian Games with official website and mobile app.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How and when will the Asian Games 2026 take place?
Athletics kicks off on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, with Day 1 comprising the finals for the race walking, sprints, hurdles and four gold medal events.
How many gold medals are there on September 23rd?
On the first day, there will be 4 athletics medals to be given out.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, athletics has 2 gold medal finals scheduled on this date across track and field events. Across the full athletics competition (23–29 September), 50 gold medals are awarded in total, making it the largest sport at these Games by medal count.
Note: The specific event assignment (e.g. which individual track/field finals) per date has not been individually published on this source. Source: Wikipedia (2026 Asian Games competition calendar) / AINAGOC.