Asian Games 2026 Slalom 2nd Final Event – October 1
October 1 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
On Japan, the 2nd Final Event of the Asian Games 2026 will be held at the Asian Games Canoe Slalom Course (Toyo City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) on Thursday, October 1, 2026 and their White Water Racing component will certainly be token white water experience. This is a session called CSL03 in the Canoe/Kayak Slalom competition, and is one of the most significant sessions of this event.
Canoe Slalom 2nd Final Event
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Sport | Canoe/Kayak Slalom |
| Session Code | CSL03 |
| Competition Day | Thursday, 1 October 2026 |
| Start Time | 10:30 AM JST |
| Venue | Yahagigawa Canoe Slalom Course |
| City | Toyota, Aichi Prefecture |
| Country | Japan |
| Event Stage | Second Finals Session |
| Competition Type | Individual Slalom Finals |
| Medals at Stake | Gold, Silver & Bronze |
October 1 Canoe Slalom Schedule
| Time (JST) | Competition |
|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | Official start of Session CSL03 |
| Morning Session | Individual slalom final races |
| After Competition | Medal ceremony following the completion of finals |
Canoe Slalom Finals Are on October 1
Two gold-medal finals are scheduled during CSL03:
- Men’s Canoe Single (C1) Final
- Women’s Kayak Single (K1) Final
Men’s Canoe Single Final
The Men’s Canoe Single (C1) Final is one of the headline medal events in the October 1 session.
Women’s Kayak Single Final
The Women’s Kayak Single (K1) Final will also be contested during CSL03.
Competition Format
Qualification Round
The athletes first race for qualification to the final to make the Finals. Medallists are the top performers according to official qualification criteria only.
Final Round
The finalists will race together on the same tough whitewater course in search of the quickest adjusted time. Each run is well-timed, and penalties are charged for errors such as “touching” or not making the correct gate. Once all the runners have finished, the gold medal goes to the runner with the lowest “adjusted-time” bar, followed by silver and bronze.
Venue
The Asian Games 2026 will have Canoe/Kayak Slalom held at the official venue of the Yahagigawa Canoe Slalom Course in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture.
Athletes to Watch
The official start list for Session CSL03 will be published nearer the competition time. Looking out for the leading slalom canoe/kayak players from the qualified nations for their chances of medals, since plenty of “Asian power players” are set to take action here.
How to Watch
The Asian Games 2026 Canoe Slalom Finals will be live on official media, as well as through digital platforms and other media for fans to watch.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the date of the Asian Games 2026 Canoe Slalom 2nd Final Event?
This will happen on Thursday, 1st October 2026 at 10.30 AM JST.
In which city/country are they going to compete in the Canoe Slalom?
It is to be hosted by the Yahagigawa Canoe Slalom Course in Toyota, Aichi, Japan.
At what time is Session CSL03?
The official starting time of Session CSL03 is 10:30 AM (JST/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.