Asian Games 2026 Boxing event competition – 28 sep
September 28 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Boxing at te Asian Games 2026 is going strong on Monday, 28th September 2026, with another action-packed day for participants that includes the Official Boxing Schedule at the Nishio Gymnasium in Japan. The program for the day of the event is devoted to preliminary rounds and elimination fights for places in the tournament’s further stages for the best amateur boxers of Asia.
Boxing at Asian Games 2026
| Event Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Boxing at the Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | Monday, September 28, 2026 |
| Competition Day | Preliminary Competition Day |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Venue | Nishio Gymnasium |
| Competition Stage | Preliminary Rounds & Elimination Bouts |
| Tournament Format | Single-elimination knockout tournament |
| Total Medal Events | 22 (11 Men’s + 11 Women’s) |
Boxing event competition – 28 sep
Monday, September 28 marks an important competition day in the Asian Games boxing tournament as athletes continue their journey toward the podium. The schedule consists of preliminary rounds and elimination matches, with boxers competing across multiple men’s and women’s weight divisions.
Competition Format
The Asian Games 2026 boxing tournament runs according to the format of a single-elimination competition in accordance with top international standards of amateur boxing.
The tournament starts with qualifying rounds where players do match-ups to win their spot in the Round of 16, or even the quarterfinals, depending on how many players will be in each weight class. Winners advance to successively draw into the knockout rounds up until they get to the semi-finals.
Weight Categories
The boxing competition features 22 medal events, equally divided between the men’s and women’s tournaments under internationally recognized elite amateur boxing regulations.
Men’s Weight Categories
- Flyweight
- Bantamweight
- Featherweight
- Lightweight
- Light Welterweight
- Welterweight
- Light Middleweight
- Middleweight
- Light Heavyweight
- Heavyweight
- Super Heavyweight
Women’s Weight Categories
The women’s tournament also includes 11 international weight divisions, contested throughout the Games under the competition regulations adopted for the event.
Host Country
Japan is the host country for the Asian Games 2026, welcoming Asia’s top boxers to compete at Nishio Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture.
Venue
All boxing contests on September 28 will be held at Nishio Gymnasium, which is one of the official competition venues in the Asian Games, the event to be held in Japan.
Medal Status
The medals on Monday, 28th of September, 2026, are not to be awarded.
How to Watch
Consumers can tune in to the games with the help of the official Asian Games broadcasting partners, television platforms that broadcast in the participating countries, and official live streaming platforms if available.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Will there be a boxing final on September 28?
28th September, 2026, on Monday, is not a medal/gold medal day. It’s the day for the preliminary rounds and knockouts.
Boxing is to be held where at the Asian Games 2026?
All boxing events will be held at Nishio Gymnasium in Japan on September 28.
How many weight divisions are there to compete in?
There are 22 events (11 for women and 11 for men) 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.