Asian Games 2026 Kurash 1st final event – 27 sep
September 27 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Asian Games 2026 kicks off with the first day of the exciting traditional martial arts competition called ‘Kurash’ on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The first competition day is the first gold medal day and is not to be missed if anyone is a martial arts enthusiast with a keen interest in following the Asian Games.
Kurash 1st Final Event
| Event Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Kurash at the Asian Games 2026 |
| Competition Day | Day 1 |
| Date | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Session Code | KUR01 |
| Start Time | 09:30 JST |
| Venue | Aichi Prefecture Martial Arts Hall |
| Host City | Nagoya |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Medal Events | Six Gold Medal Finals |
Kurash Schedule for September 27, 2026
The competition will start at 09:30 JST with the official morning session. Athletes will then face off in the qualification rounds, which is where all of their matches will be decisive, leading up to the final match for medals. The repechage system may also be used for later hole-out rounds to give any competitor who was eliminated an additional chance to compete for third-place medals based on the official draw.
Men’s Weight Categories Competing
Three men’s weight divisions will award medals on the opening day of the tournament:
- Men’s −66 kg
- Men’s −81 kg
- Men’s +90 kg
Women’s Weight Categories Competing
The women’s competition also features three official medal events on September 27:
- Women’s −57 kg
- Women’s −78 kg
- Women’s +87 kg
Competition Format
Asian Games 2026 Kurash tournament will be organized on the basis of rules developed by the International Kurash Association and technical rules of the Asian Games.
Participating Nations
The official athlete entries will be confirmed closer to the competition. However, Kurash traditionally attracts many of Asia’s strongest martial arts nations, including:
- Uzbekistan
- Iran
- Kazakhstan
- Tajikistan
- Turkmenistan
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- China
- Mongolia
Host Country
Japan is hosting the Asian Games 2026 for thousands of athletes, officials and spectators from all around Asia.
Venue
The all-Kurash games will be held in Aichi Prefecture Martial Arts Hall, a top Japanese indoor sporting centre for martial arts and combat sports in Nagoya city.
How to Watch
When TV rights are confirmed, fans around the world will be able to catch up with Kurash. In countries that host the games, live streaming will also likely help offer coverage, which is expected to be made available by both the national sport broadcasters and the games themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Kurash will start at the Asian Games 2026 at what time?
The first game of the competition, Kurash Session 1 (KUR01) will begin Sunday, 09/27/2026 at 09:30 JST.
Which country is the Kurash competition being held in?
The contests will be held in the Aichi Prefecture Martial Arts Hall in Nagoya, Japan.
What time do the games begin?
The first session will officially be at 09:30 JST.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, Kurash on this date: 2 gold medal finals confirmed on this date. Across the full Kurash competition (27–29 September), 6 gold medals are awarded in total.
Source: Wikipedia (2026 Asian Games competition calendar) / AINAGOC.