Asian Games 2026 Rhythmic 1st Event – October 1
October 1 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Asian Games Rhythmic Gymnastics programme kicks off on Thursday 1 October 2026 with the Women’s Individual All-Around Qualifications (Session Code: GRY01). The opening competition is the beginning of three thrilling days that culminate in the judging of the final rounds for Asia’s best rhythmic gymnasts for places in the finals and team recognition.
Rhythmic 1st Event – October 1
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Women’s Individual All-Around Qualifications |
| Sport | Rhythmic Gymnastics |
| Competition | Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Session Code | GRY01 |
| Start Time | 11:00 JST |
| Venue | Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Hall) |
| City | Nagoya |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Apparatus | Hoop, Ball, Clubs, Ribbon |
What Is Rhythmic Gymnastics
The local time for the Women’s Individual All-Around Qualification, the first of the Sport Events for the 2026 Asian Games has been announced. At this event, all 15 gymnasts will be doing 4 pieces of apparatus (Hoop, Ball, Clubs and Ribbon).
How Is It Played?
Each gymnast does 1 sequence of movements on each of the four pieces of equipment used – hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon. Each routine is judged according to the international judging system of rhythmic gymnastics, taken with regard for the three aspects Difficulty (D), Execution (E) and Artistry (A). Each gymnast’s total score is the sum of the four scores.
Competition Format
The Women’s Individual All Around Qualifiers take place in the official international format of the rhythmic competitions.
Each gymnast performs four separate routines, using:
- Hoop
- Ball
- Clubs
- Ribbon
Every routine is evaluated by judges based on:
- Difficulty – Technical content and complexity.
- Execution – Accuracy, control, and precision.
- Artistry – Musical interpretation, choreography, and overall presentation.
Host Country
The 2026 Asian Games will take place in Nagoya City and Aichi Prefecture in Japan.
Venue Information
The venue for Rhythmic Gymnastics during the Asian Games 2026 will be the Nagoya City General Gymnasium (Rainbow Hall).
How to Watch
The Rhythmic Gymnastics competition can be followed by fans on the following ways:
- Official TV Partners of the Asian Games.
- National sports television channels in participating countries.
- Official online streaming platforms where broadcast rights are available.
- Local broadcast radio and television programs and what they are reporting on.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
On October 1st 2026 what will be the Rhythmic Gymnastics event?
The first one is the Women’s Individual (All Around) Qualifications (Session GRY01).
At what time will the contest begin?
Qualification will start at 11:00 JST (Japan Standard Time).
What are the location(s) of events?
The competition takes place in the Nagoya City General Gymnasium, in the Rainbow Hall in Nagoya, Japan.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, Rhythmic Gymnastics on this date: No gold medal finals on this date (Qualification rounds). Across the full Rhythmic Gymnastics competition, 2 gold medals are awarded in total, with finals concentrated around 3 October.
Source: Wikipedia (2026 Asian Games competition calendar) / AINAGOC.