Asian Games 2026 Athletics 2nd Final Event – 24 Sep
September 24 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Day 2 of the Athletics at the Asian Games 2026 will be another eventful day at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Japan, on Thursday, 24th, September, 2026. This action-packed day includes six gold medal finals in the evening session as well as qualification games in the morning, all on the Official Athletics Schedule.
Athletics Day 2 Events
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | Athletics at the Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | Thursday, September 24, 2026 |
| Competition Day | Day 2 |
| Venue | Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, Nagoya, Japan |
| Morning Session | Qualification Rounds & Men’s Decathlon Events |
| Evening Session | Six Gold Medal Finals |
| Total Gold Medals | 6 |
| Main Attraction | Men’s 100m Final & Women’s 100m Final |
| Event Type | Track & Field |
| Host Country | Japan |
Athletics Day 2 Schedule
Morning Session – Qualification Events
The morning session focuses on qualification rounds and the opening events of the Men’s Decathlon.
Evening Session – Six Gold Medal Finals
The Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium has changed into the hub of Asian sports as the sun dips below Nagoya.
Six Gold Medal Events
| Gold Medal Event | Category |
| Men’s 10,000m Final | Track |
| Men’s Shot Put Final | Field |
| Women’s Discus Throw Final | Field |
| Men’s High Jump Final | Field |
| Men’s 100m Sprint Final | Track |
| Women’s 100m Sprint Final | Track |
Competition Format
Track Events
Track competitions commence with qualification heats to semifinal heats (when applicable) and championship finals. Advancement is through the completion of jobs and qualification times.
Field Events
Field events include qualification rounds followed by finals. Throwing events such as Shot Put and Discus generally use a six-attempt final format, while jumping events eliminate athletes who fail three consecutive attempts at a given height.
Sprint Rules
The 100m sprint race is conducted in accordance with the rules of World Athletics with rigorous false start rules, fully automatic lines allocated according to qualification race performances and a complete photo finish system for unlimited accuracy.
Venue
Thus, all events related to sports during Day 2 at the Asian Games Nagoya 2026 will be held at the prime arena for athletics, Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya.
How to Watch
Athletics Day 2 will be broadcast to the athletics world through the official Asian Games broadcasting partners in various countries around the world. According to the source, coverage will be available on the national sports TV networks and on authorized digital means of broadcasting where rights to broadcast exist.
The Asian Games official results service will also feature live schedules, official results, start lists as well as real-time speed information throughout the Asian Games.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What’s the date of the second Athletics Day of the Asian Games 2026?
Originally, the second of Athletic Days was on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Where will Athletics Day 2 be held?
The venue for all events will be Nagoya City’s Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Japan.
What time are the Men’s and Women’s 100m Finals?
The evening session has both of the sprint finals in the official athletics programme.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, athletics has 4 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.