Asian Games 2026 Slalom 1st final event – 30 sep
September 30 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The first canoe slalom gold–medal finals at the 5th Asian Games 2026 will be on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, allowing fans to get a first look at canoe slalom gold at the Aichi–Nagoya Games.
This second canoe slalom competition day includes a pair of gold-medal finals on September 30.
Asian Games 2026 Slalom 1st Final Event
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Sport | Canoe Slalom |
| Event | Slalom 1st Final Event |
| Competition | Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 |
| Competition Day | Day 2 of Slalom Competition |
| Medal Status | First Gold Medal Finals |
| Gold Medal Finals | 2 Finals |
| Venue | Yahagigawa Canoe Slalom Course |
| Host | Aichi–Nagoya, Japan |
September 30 Marks the First Gold Medal Finals
September 30th, 2026 is a milestone day of canoe slalom at the Asian Games, on which the first gold medals will be finalized in the competition. Following the first day of qualifying races, the tournament concentrates on the medal competition and the highest-ability paddlers from the continent race for the first slalom medals of the Games.
Second Day of the Slalom Competition
The canoe slalom will consist of 4 days from 29th September to 2nd October 2026. September 30th will be the day of qualifying rounds being replaced by first medal-deciding rounds.
Two Gold Medal Finals Scheduled
There will be two gold medal finals held there on the Yahagigawa Canoe Slalom Course on Sept. 30 of which the fans will surely enjoy. One of the featured events is expected to include the Women’s C1 Final, alongside another medal event scheduled by the official competition program.
Men’s Kayak Single (K1) Final
One of the two gold-medal events is the September 30th – Men’s Kayak Single Final.
Women’s Canoe Single (C1) Final
The other gold medal is for the Women’s final of the Canoe.
Host Country
The Asian Games 26 Slalom 1st Final Event will take place in Japan, offering athletes from all over Asia ground to compete in the Asian region’s biggest multi-sport championship.
Venue
In Asian Games 2026, all slalom events will be at Yahagigawa Canoe Slalom Course.
How to Watch
Attend the official Asian Games 2026 Live final of Asian Games Slalom on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 from Asian Games organisers alongside your official Asian Games broadcasters and/or Asian Games live partner in your country. The Asian Games fans will also be able to get the latest event updates such as the race programme, the live results, up-to-date medals tally and race highlights from the Asian Games website.
Frequently Asked Questions
On which day does the Asian Games 2026 canoe slalom final kick off?
The first Olympic gold medal slalom event is to take place on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026.
How many canoe slalom competitions will there be on September 30?
Two Finals will be held, one for Men and one for women, in the Kayak Final on 30th September and the Women’s Canoe Final on 30th September.
What time does canoe slalom start on September 30?
The time for the CSL02 (canoe slalom) will be 10.30 AM JST.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, Canoe Slalom on this date: 2 gold medal finals confirmed on this date. Across the full Canoe Slalom competition (30 September–2 October), 6 gold medals are awarded in total.
Source: Wikipedia (2026 Asian Games competition calendar) / AINAGOC.