Asian Games 2026 Rowing 4th event – 23 sep
September 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The rowing competition at the Asian Games 2026 continues on September 23, 2026, with an important day of Preliminary Heats and Repechage races at the prestigious Nagaragawa International Regatta Course in Japan. While no medals will be awarded on this day, the races play a crucial role in determining which athletes and crews will advance to the knockout stages of the tournament.
Asian Games 2026 Rowing Schedule
| Event Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Sport | Rowing |
| Date | September 23, 2026 |
| Stage | Preliminary Heats & Repechages |
| Venue | Nagaragawa International Regatta Course |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Medal Events | No |
| Purpose | Qualification for Semi-finals |
| Competition Format | Sculling and Sweep Rowing |
What to Expect on September 23
The day’s schedule focuses entirely on qualification races, where crews compete for advancement rather than medals. Athletes will push for strong performances as they seek to secure a spot in the next stage of the competition.
Match Types
- Preliminary Heats
- Repechages (Wildcard/Recovery Races)
Competition Objective
- Provide a second qualification opportunity for crews that did not advance directly.
- Determine the remaining semifinalists across all rowing disciplines.
- Keep medal aspirations alive ahead of the knockout rounds.
Rowing Categories Featured
Competitors will race across 14 rowing events, divided into sculling and sweep rowing disciplines.
Sculling Events (Two Oars Per Rower)
- Men’s Single Sculls
- Women’s Single Sculls
- Men’s Double Sculls
- Women’s Double Sculls
- Men’s Quadruple Sculls
- Women’s Quadruple Sculls
- Men’s Lightweight Double Sculls
- Women’s Lightweight Double Sculls
Sweep Rowing Events (One Oar Per Rower)
- Men’s Coxless Pairs
- Women’s Coxless Pairs
- Men’s Coxless Fours
- Women’s Coxless Fours
- Men’s Coxed Eights
- Women’s Coxed Eights
Host Country: Japan
The rowing competition at the Asian Games 2026 is being hosted by Japan as part of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Venue: Nagaragawa International Regatta Course
The September 23 rowing events will take place at the Nagaragawa International Regatta Course, located in Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The venue features a world-class 2,000-meter, 10-lane regatta course, making it one of Asia’s premier rowing facilities.
How to Watch Rowing Events
- Official Broadcasters: Watch the rowing events live through the official Asian Games 2026 broadcasting partners in your country.
- Online Streaming: Live streaming coverage is expected to be available on authorized sports streaming platforms and broadcaster websites.
- Asian Games Digital Platforms: Follow live results, schedules, and event updates through the official Asian Games 2026 website and mobile platforms.
- Live Scores & Updates: Fans can track race-by-race results, qualification standings, and semifinal qualifiers in real time.
FAQs – Asian Games 2026 Rowing Events (September 23)
1. What rowing events are taking place on September 23 at the Asian Games 2026?
The day features Preliminary Heats and Repechage races across 14 rowing categories, including sculling and sweep rowing events.
2. Will any rowing medals be awarded on September 23?
No, there are no medal races scheduled on September 23. The races are for qualification to the semi-finals.
3. What is a repechage race in rowing?
A repechage gives crews that did not qualify directly from earlier rounds a second chance to advance to the next stage.