Asian Games 2026 Boxing 3rd event September 23, 2026
September 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
In the Boxing competition of Asian Games 2026, an important day of the preliminary round action is scheduled on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. This is not a medal day as anybody is not getting any medal, but the matches are important because boxers are fighting for a promising position to qualify for the next round in the tournament.
Under the auspices of World Boxing, the tournament will be a competition between top athletes from the Asian pride to qualify for further qualification in one of Asia’s most prestigious multi-sport competitions.
Asian Games 2026 Boxing – September 23, 2026 Overview Table
| Event Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Boxing Competition – Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 |
| Event Stage | Preliminary Rounds (Elimination Bouts) |
| Host Event | Asian Games 2026 |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Venue | Nishio Gymnasium |
| Tournament Format | Single-Elimination Tournament |
| Weight Categories | 11 Official Weight Divisions |
| Matches Scheduled | Preliminary Round Bouts Across Multiple Weight Classes |
| Medal Matches | None |
Boxing Weight Categories
World Boxing-approved weight classes, with 11 competition weight divisions in the preliminary round matches, will be the structure under which the competition will be conducted. Athletes will be divided into categories and compete in categories, with the competition consisting of equally weighted categories.
Every match is an important one to decide on who go on through to the next round and can still get into the top prize list of the Asian Games.
Match Format and Competition Rules
The boxing competition will follow the official World Boxing tournament rules. Key aspects include:
- Preliminary-round elimination format.
- Winners advance to the next round of the tournament.
- Matches judged according to World Boxing regulations.
- Competition conducted across 11 weight divisions.
- No medal bouts scheduled on September 23.
- Focus on qualification and progression through the bracket.
Host Country: Japan
Boxing competition will be held on Asian Games 2026 on September 23, 2026 in Japan. With world-class sporting facilities and the proper organization of major international sporting events, Japan offers the ideal arena for the top boxers of Asia to compete.
Venue: Nishio Gymnasium
The boxing events on September 23, 2026, will be held at Nishio Gymnasium in Japan, located in the city of Nishio.
How to Watch Boxing on September 23
- Official broadcasters: broadcast the boxing matches live via the Asian Games official broadcast partners in your country.
- Official Broadcasters: A number of official broadcasters will offer their content to stream online via their websites and teleport applications.
- Official Asian Games Social Media & Website: Follow any official social media and see live coverage, schedules, Asian Games highlights and more on the official Asian Games website.
- Sports Television Networks: Selected boxing events will be televised on major sports television networks throughout Asia, as will daily highlights.
- Real-time Data: Sports fans can access live scores, event schedules, and updates on sports websites and through official event websites.
- Attendance: The spectators in Japan can attend the event at Nishio Gymnasium (Attendance is subject to ticket selling and the rules of the event).
FAQs – Asian Games 2026 Boxing (September 23)
What will be the time for Asian Games 2026 boxing events on 23 September?
A boxing competition will be held on Wednesday 23rd September 2026 with preliminary rounds in various weight categories.
What place will the boxing event take place on?
Matches will be held in the Nishio Gymnasium in Nishio City, Japan from September 23.
3. Will any medals be awarded on September 23?
No. September 23 is essentially a dedicated day for preliminary round matches and there will be no gold, silver or bronze awards that day.