Asian Games 2026 Judo 2nd final event – October 1
October 1 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Asian Games 2026 Judo Finals on October 1 mark the second day of individual medal competition at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Taking place at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, Japan, this exciting day will feature five gold medal finals across men’s and women’s weight categories.
Judo 2nd final event – October 1
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Asian Games 2026 Judo – Second Medal Day |
| Sport | Judo |
| Date | October 1, 2026 |
| Venue | Aichi International Arena |
| Host City | Nagoya |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Competition Stage | Individual Gold Medal Finals |
| Gold Medals Available | 5 |
| Competition Type | Individual Knockout Competition |
Judo October 1 Complete Schedule
The second day of the Judo competition of the Asian Games 2026 is carried out as per the conventional judo International competition format. The competitors start in the preliminary round, and then move through the bracket-down elimination round to the gold-medal round.
| Weight Category | Gender | Medal Event |
| -73 kg | Men | Gold Medal Final |
| -81 kg | Men | Gold Medal Final |
| -57 kg | Women | Gold Medal Final |
| -63 kg | Women | Gold Medal Final |
| -70 kg | Women | Gold Medal Final |
Competition Format
Asian Games 2026 Judo Competition is conducted based on the Judo Competition format of the International Judo Federation (IJF). Every weight class will have a Knockout bracket.
The tournament starts with the preliminary rounds, where athletes play elimination matches. In the “Knock-out” tournament, the winners advance from the Round of 16, on to quarter-finals, semi-finals and eventually the gold medal round.
Host Country
The 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 will be hosted by Japan, featuring the games being played in Aichi Prefecture and neighboring cities, including Nagoya.
Venue Information
The 20th Asian Games will see the judo finalists compete on October 1 at the Aichi International Arena in Japan’s city of Nagoya.
Countries to Watch
Several countries are tipped to be among the top contenders in the finals of judo on 1 October of which are:
- Japan
- South Korea
- Kazakhstan
- Mongolia
- Uzbekistan
- China
- Chinese Taipei
- United Arab Emirates
How to Watch
Judo events of the Asian Games 2026 will be broadcast live to spectators and viewers across the world via the official broadcasters and authorized online media streamers in the participating countries. Scheduled broadcasting times and streaming dates of shows in each region may differ.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Judo 2nd Final Event of the Asian Games 2026?
The competition will take place on Thursday October 1st, 2026.
In what location is the contest taking place?
It will be at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, Japan.
What will be the number of gold medals won by the one who earns the gold medal?
5 individual Gold medals on October 1st!
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, judo has 5 gold medal finals scheduled on this date (Individual weight-category finals). Across the full judo competition (30 September–3 October), 15 gold medals are awarded in total: 7 men’s weight categories, 7 women’s weight categories, and 1 Mixed Team event.
Note: The specific weight-category assignment per date has not been individually published on this source. Source: Wikipedia (2026 Asian Games competition calendar) / AINAGOC.