Asian Games 2026 sepak takraw 4th event – 23 sep
September 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Sepak Takraw action keeps going on Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium in Nagoya, Japan, where they will face tense preliminary-round games. On the day, it will be an exciting group stage for the men’s and women’s tournaments with nations competing for precious goals in the chase of the knockout stages.
Sepak Takraw Asian Games 2026 – September 23 Event Details
| Event | Sepak Takraw |
|---|---|
| Competition | Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | September 23, 2026 |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Venue | Nagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium |
| Host City | Nagoya |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Tournament Stage | Preliminary Round (Group Stage) |
| Expected Duration | 4–6 Hours |
| Divisions | Men’s and Women’s |
How Is Sepak Takraw Played?
A standard Sepak Takraw match is played between two teams, known as “Regus.” Each team consists of three players:
- Server (Tekong): Delivers the serve from the back of the court.
- Feeder (Setter): Controls the ball and creates attacking opportunities.
- Striker (Killer): Executes powerful spikes and attacking shots.
Sepak Takraw Match Format at Asian Games 2026
On 23rd September, Asian Games 2026 will hold a day of the Preliminary Round (Round-Robin Group Stage).
In this format:
- Teams are divided into groups.
- Each team plays against other teams in its group.
- Teams earn points based on match results.
- The highest-ranked teams advance to the knockout rounds.
- Semi-finalists compete for a chance to win Asian Games medals.
What to Expect at Asian Games 2026
Some of the top Sepak Takraw teams in Asia will be playing in the group stage games on the 23rd September so early points will be important for the tournament as most of the FIFA Asia Cup, a tournament with young players, is set to begin. The finals will feature savage attacking rallies, dramatic point decisions and great pitching from all teams as they go head to head for slots in the knockout stages.
Host Country of Sepak Takraw
The 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026) is one of the biggest multi-sports events in Asia. Japan hosts the Games. Thousands of athletes from the whole continent will descend on the Games, where they will compete in various aspects of Sepak Takraw among other games.
Sepak Takraw Asian Games 2026 Venue Information
The Sepak Takraw events in the upcoming Asian Games 2026 will be also be played at one of the flagship indoor sports facility in Nagoya – Mizuho Park Gymnasium.
Latest Update
The exact number of matches to be played in the Sepak Takraw event on September 23, 2026, has not yet been confirmed by the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games Organizing Committee. But this day should be far from dull in terms of group stages meetings in various groups.
FAQs – Sepak Takraw Asian Games 2026
On which day of September 23, 2026, will the Sepak Takraw events be held?
The Sepak Takraw preliminary-round matches are scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026, starting at 09:00 AM JST.
Where will the Sepak Takraw event be?
This event is to be held at Mizuho Park Gymnasium, Nagoya City Japan.
Which stage of the tournament will be played?
On September 23, the matches will be played during the “round robin” (Preliminary Round).
Confirmed Draw & Schedule Update
Following the official group draw held on 23 July 2026 (AINAGOC), this date falls under: Men’s & Women’s Team Regu – Preliminary Round Day 4, held at Paloma Mizuho Arena, Nagoya.
Men’s Team Regu – Group A: Thailand, Laos, Indonesia, South Korea
Men’s Team Regu – Group B: Malaysia, India, Philippines, Japan
Women’s Team Regu: Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand (single group)
Note: AINAGOC has confirmed the groups and competition phase for this date, but has not published exact match-by-match pairings and times for sepak takraw. This section will be updated once the official fixture list is released. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC.