Asian Games 2026 Boxing 5th event – 25 Sep
September 25 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026 will go ahead on Friday, 25 September 2026 with the Boxing Day 5 competition. Asia’s best amateur boxers will square off against each other on another action-packed day of preliminary knockouts for a spot in the subsequent round.
Boxing Day 5 at the Asian Games 2026
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | Boxing – Day 5 |
| Date | Friday, 25 September 2026 |
| Asian Games | 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026 |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Venue | Nishio City General Gymnasium, Aichi Prefecture |
| Competition Stage | Preliminary Knockout Bouts |
| Medal Matches | No medal bouts are scheduled on 25 September |
| Competition Format | Olympic-style Single-Elimination Tournament |
Boxing Schedule – 25 September 2026
The competition is expected to be held in two official sessions (Japan Standard Time):
| Session | Time (JST) |
| Afternoon Session | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Evening Session | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Competition Format
The format of the boxing tournament is of Olympic type, as is used in other worldwide events.
- Single-elimination knockout tournament.
- The winners advance to the next round.
- Losing athletes are eliminated from the competition.
- Medal bouts will take place during the final stages of the tournament.
- Every preliminary victory brings athletes one step closer to the Asian Games podium.
What to Expect on Boxing Day 5
Day 5 is one of the tournament’s most competitive stages as boxers fight to remain in medal contention. Fans can look forward to:
- Multiple high-intensity preliminary knockout bouts.
- Elite amateur boxers representing leading Asian nations.
- Fast-paced Olympic-style contests across several weight categories.
- Tactical battles where every round can determine an athlete’s future in the tournament.
- An exciting atmosphere as competitors move closer to the quarterfinals.
Venue and Host Country
The 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026 will be hosted at Nishio City General Gymnasium in Nishio, Aichi Prefecture, Japan for the Boxing Day 5 competition.
FAQs – Boxing Day 5 at the Asian Games 2026
When should Boxing Day be attended at the Asian Games 2026?
Boxing Day 5 is on 25 September 2026 Friday.
Whose event is the Boxing Day 5 for?
This event will take place at Nishio City General Gym in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Are there any boxing medal matches on 25 September 2026?
The knockout matches outlined on No.25 September are prelims; the medal matches are later in the tournament.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, boxing on this date is in preliminary/knockout bout rounds. No gold medal finals are scheduled on this date. All 11 boxing gold medals will be decided on a single finals day: 2 October 2026.
Source: Wikipedia (2026 Asian Games competition calendar) / AINAGOC.