Asian Games 2026 Athletics 3rd Event – 25 Sep
September 25 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Asian Games 2026 Athletics continues on an action-packed Day 3 of Competition at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Japan, on Friday 25th, September 2026. The third day of the athletics program is the middle day and has six events having gold medals — all track, field and relay — according to the Official Athletics Schedule. With exciting sprint races, technical field events and, of course, the Mixed 4x 400m Relay Final, this is one of the most awaited days in the athletics competition.
Athletics Day 3 Events
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | Athletics at the Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | Friday, September 25, 2026 |
| Competition Day | Day 3 |
| Venue | Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium |
| City | Nagoya, Japan |
| Morning Session | Men’s & Women’s 800m Round 1, Men’s & Women’s 400m Hurdles Heats |
| Evening Session | Six Gold Medal Finals |
| Gold Medal Events | 6 |
| Competition Type | Track & Field |
| Host Nation | Japan |
Athletics Day 3 Schedule
Day 3—one of the most interesting days of the athletics competition is here, including both qualification races and championship finals. This morning session is for athletes looking to make it to the next round and the evening session is for athletes looking to win medals.
The action starts at the opening of the preliminary rounds of the Men’s and Women’s 800m and 400m Hurdles, which are contested for qualifiers to the semifinals. They are important races due to the fact that only the fastest ones and the automatic qualifiers make it to the next round.
Six Gold Medal Events on Day 3
| Gold Medal Event | Category |
|---|---|
| Men’s 400m Final | Track |
| Women’s 400m Final | Track |
| Men’s Triple Jump Final | Field |
| Women’s Javelin Throw Final | Field |
| Women’s High Jump Final | Field |
| Mixed 4×400m Relay Final | Relay |
Competition Format
Depending on the discipline, athletics events are organized by qualification rounds, semi-finals and finals. Events are progressed by heat based on automatic qualification and/or fastest time.
Field events begin with qualification where required, followed by finals in which athletes receive multiple attempts. The best legal performance wins the gold medal. Relay events are decided by team speed, baton exchanges, and adherence to official competition rules.
Host Country
The city that will be hosting the 20th Asian Games 2026 welcomes players from all over Asia traveling to the country to become part of one of the largest sports events in Asia.
Venue
Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Japan, is the official Stadium of the Asian Games 2026 for athletics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day of the Asian Games 2026 is the day of Athletics Day 3?
Athletics Day 3 takes place on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Where is Athletics Day 3 being held?
The event takes place in the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium at Nagoya City, Japan.
On September 25, how many gold medals are given?
There are six gold medals to be awarded in the evening session in Day 3.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, athletics has 6 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.