Asian Games 2026 Handball 1st final event – 27 sep
September 27 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Handball at the Asian Games 2026 reaches a major milestone on Sunday, September 27, 2026, with the first Handball Gold Medal Match of the tournament. The Women’s Handball Final will crown the continental champion after nearly a week of intense competition featuring Asia’s top national teams. As one of the premier indoor team sports at the Games, the final promises fast-paced action, tactical play, and the chance to witness history as the first handball gold medal is awarded.
Handball Women’s Gold Medal Final
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Handball at the Asian Games 2026 |
| Match | First Gold Medal Final |
| Category | Women’s Tournament Final |
| Date | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Competition Day | Women’s Tournament Final Day |
| Venue | Toyoda Gosei Memorial Gymnasium (Entrio) |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Medal Event | Women’s Gold Medal Match |
Tournament Format
The Asian Games handball tournament follows a knockout pathway after the preliminary phase:
- Preliminary Group Stage
- Group Qualification
- Quarterfinals (if applicable)
- Semifinals
- Bronze Medal Match
- Women’s Gold Medal Final
- Men’s Gold Medal Final
Medal Information
The Women’s Handball Final awards the first handball medals of the Games.
| Medal | Award |
|---|---|
| Gold | Championship Winner |
| Silver | Final Runner-up |
| Bronze | Winner of the Bronze Medal Match |
Countries Expected to Participate
Some traditional Asian handball battling countries are likely to fight for the title:
- South Korea
- Japan
- China
- Kazakhstan
- Iran
- Chinese Taipei
- Uzbekistan
- India
- Hong Kong China
- Thailand
Host Country
The 20th Asian Games will take place from 19th to 24th September, 2026, in Aichi prefecture and in Nagoya, Japan.
Venue
Toyoda Gosei Memorial Gymnasium (Entrio) is one of the official buildings for the Asian Games 2026 – Indoor Sports.
How to Watch
The championship will be broadcast live via official Asian Games media, as well as digital media, allowing viewers to watch the games even outside of Asia.
- Official Asian Games television broadcasters
- National sports TV channels in participating countries
- Official streaming partners (where available)
- Live scores and match statistics
- Official competition schedule and tournament updates
Frequently Asked Questions
At which Asian Games 2026 is the first handball finals?
This will be on Sunday, September 27, 2026, during the Women’s Handball Gold Medal Final.
Which country is handball played in?
The final will be held in Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan at the Toyoda Gosei Memorial Gymnasium (Entrio).
To which teams did it go?
Ultimately, the finalists will be decided based on the semi-final matches, and the determination will be made by the tournament organizers.
Confirmed Draw & Schedule Update
Following the official team draw held on 23 July 2026 (AINAGOC), this date falls under: Men’s Semi-finals & Women’s Gold Medal Match, held at Kasugai City General Gymnasium / Toyoda Gosei Memorial Gymnasium in Kasugai/Inazawa, Japan.
Men’s Group A: Qatar, Japan (hosts), China, Hong Kong
Men’s Group B: Bahrain, Kuwait, South Korea, Iran, Kazakhstan
Women’s Group (single pool): Japan (hosts), South Korea, Kazakhstan, China, Hong Kong, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
Note: AINAGOC has confirmed the groups and tournament phase for this date, but has not yet published the exact match-by-match pairings and kick-off times for handball. This section will be updated once the official fixture list is released. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC.