Asian Games 2026 Mountain Biking 1st Final Event – 24 sep
September 24 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Asian Games 2026 Mountain Biking 1st Final Event is the inaugural medal day of the cycling events at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The event will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2026, and will include the Women’s Elite Cross Country Olympic (XCO) Final and the Men’s Elite Cross Country Olympic (XCO) Final, where each team will have two gold medals to win.
Mountain Biking 1st Final Event
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Mountain Biking 1st Final Event |
| Competition | Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | Thursday, September 24, 2026 |
| Discipline | Cross-country Olympic (XCO) |
| Categories | Women’s Elite Final & Men’s Elite Final |
| Event Type | Medal Finals |
| Gold Medals | 2 (One per category) |
Event Schedule
This is a Mountain Biking competition with both Cross-country Olympic (XCO) finals on 24 Sept 2026.
- Women’s Elite Cross-country Olympic (XCO) Final
- Men’s Elite Cross-country Olympic (XCO) Final
The two races will be held on the same specially built track, and official starting times will be announced closer to the Games.
Competition Format
The Mountain Biking finals will be held following the Cross-country Olympic (XCO) format.
All competitors begin at the same start and finish various laps of the 4km course in each race. The number of laps to be completed depends on the race officials and the desired race time. The first athlete to have crossed the required distance is the winner.
Medal Events
24th September is the first day of the cycling competitions at the Asian Games 2026.
The event will award:
- Women’s Elite Cross-country Olympic Gold Medal
- Men’s Elite Cross-country Olympic Gold Medal
Participating Countries
It is expected that elite Asian athletes will come into the country to bike the mountain. The strongest riders are expected to ride on behalf of their country for their first cycling medals of the Games.
The following countries are to be expected:
- Japan
- China
- South Korea
- Kazakhstan
- Chinese Taipei
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Philippines
- India
- Mongolia
- Hong Kong, China
- Singapore
- Uzbekistan
The organizers will confirm the final athlete entry and participating countries before the start of the competition.
Host Country
The 20th Asian Games is hosted in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya city, Japan under the name of Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Venue
The 1st Final Event of Mountain Biking will be held at Obata Ryokuchi Park (Obata Green Park) located in Moriyama Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan for the Asian Games 2026.
How to Watch
The Mountain Biking finals can be broadcast on the official Asian Games broadcast partners.
- Follow among the official Asian Games television broadcasters of the participating countries.
- Run races on commissioned digital streaming sites, when available.
- Get live updates, timetable, and results from official Asian Games website.
- Check local radio and/or television broadcasts for local coverage in the area near the time of the event.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When are the Asian Games 2026 going to kick off?
The Opening Ceremony of Aichi–Nagoya 2026 will take place in Nagoya, Japan from 19th September 2026.
Asian Games 2026 Mountain Biking event will be held at what location?
Mountain Biking competitions will be held in Obata ryokuchi park (Obata green park) of Moriyama ward in Nagoya city, Aichi prefect, Japan.
What is Aichi–Nagoya 2026?
The 20th Asian Games will officially be known as ‘Aichi–Nagoya 2026’, a 1000-sport competition that will be played by a thousand Sportsmen and Women from Asian continent during the games from 19th to 4th September 2026.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, Mountain Biking has 1 gold medal final scheduled on this date. Across the full Mountain Biking competition (24–25 September), 2 gold medals are awarded in total.
Source: Wikipedia (2026 Asian Games competition calendar) / AINAGOC.