Asian Games 2026 Sailing Final event – October 3
October 3 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Asian Games 2026 Sailing Finals are held on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, celebrating the spectacular end to the sailing competition of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. The last races of the Games – the Medal Races – will be a succession of tough sailing in each of the various categories.
Sailing Final event – October 3
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Sport | Sailing |
| Competition Stage | Final Medal Races |
| Date | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Gold Medals | 4 |
| Venue | Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor |
| Host City | Aichi-Nagoya, Japan |
| Competition Type | Medal Races & Final Series |
| Status | Final Day of Sailing Competition |
Sailing Finals Schedule (October 3)
Each class races his/her series and the medal ceremonies take place on the final day—when four more gold medal races are held.
| Gold Medal Event | Competition |
|---|---|
| Gold Medal 1 | Youth Mixed Dinghy (420 Class) |
| Gold Medal 2 | Boys’ Dinghy (ILCA 4 Class) |
| Gold Medal 3 | Girls’ Dinghy (ILCA 4 Class) |
| Gold Medal 4 | Windsurfing / Kiteboarding Final Series |
Youth Mixed Dinghy (420 Class) Final
The Youth Mixed Dinghy (420 Class) is one of the most tactical sailing disciplines in the Asian Games.
Boys’ Dinghy (ILCA 4 Class) Final
The Boys’ Dinghy (ILCA 4 Class) showcases the next generation of Asia’s sailing talent.
Girls’ Dinghy (ILCA 4 Class) Final
Finally, a medal race with the pressure on is the Girls’ Dinghy (ILCA 4 Class) and a fight for the title between the continent’s top young dinghy sailors of the female variety.
Windsurfing & Kiteboarding Final Series
One of the most exciting activities on the last day will be the Windsurfing/Kiteboarding Final Series. It is an exciting, fast-paced game which requires speed, balance, athleticism and tactical racing, and which enables the participant(s) to use the wind to power across the water surface.
Host Country
The sailing competition is an Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games proudly hosted in Japan.
Venue
Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor will be the Official Sailing Area of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.
Competition Format
Sailing is a series of qualification races, in which the sailors’ finishing points determine their place in points. At the completion of the scheduled races, the top competitors proceed to the final series and/or medal races. The outcome due to participation of combined events determines the overall rankings in which the athlete/team winning the event gets the Asian Games gold in their respective event.
How to Watch
The fans can follow the Asian Games 2026 Sailing Finals via the official Sailing Partners of the Asian Games of each country as well as official authorized digital streaming platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the Sailing Finals of the Asian Games 2026 take place?
The athletes will be taking part in the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games Sailing Finals, which will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Sailing Finals to be conducted at what location?
This competition will be held at the yacht harbor at Kaiyoh, Gamagōri, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
What is the total number of gold medals given out on October 3?
Four gold medals will be presented on the last day of the sailors’ competition.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, sailing on this date is in: Medal Races (Final Day). 7 gold medal races scheduled on this date. Across the full sailing competition (26 September–3 October), 14 gold medals are awarded across 14 classes (ILCA 7, 49er, iQFoil, 29er, ILCA 4 for men; ILCA 6, 49erFX, iQFoil, 29er, ILCA 4 for women; 470 and 420 mixed).
Source: Wikipedia (2026 Asian Games competition calendar) / AINAGOC.