Asian Games 2026 Canoe/Kayak Sprint 1st event – September 23
September 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Asian Games 2026 Canoe/Kayak Sprint event officially kicks off at the historic Miyoshi Lake Canoe Course located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The first day of the four-day sprint programme will be qualification day and not a day for medals – athletes will be taking part to make it to later in the tournament.
Day 1 is one of the crucial days of the competition, as it is a result of this that the paddlers and crews will qualify for the finals.
Sprint 1st event – September 23
| Event Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Canoe/Kayak Sprint – Day 1 |
| Multi-Sport Event | Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 |
| Venue | Miyoshi Lake Canoe Course |
| Host City | Miyoshi, Aichi Prefecture |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Competition Phase | Qualification Rounds (Preliminary Heats, Repechages & Semifinals) |
| Medals Awarded | No medals will be awarded on Day 1 |
Events Expected on Day 1
Qualification races are expected across most of the sprint program’s categories, including:
Kayak (K)
- Men’s Kayak Single (K1)
- Women’s Kayak Single (K1)
- Men’s Kayak Double (K2)
- Women’s Kayak Double (K2)
- Men’s Kayak Four (K4)
- Women’s Kayak Four (K4)
Canoe (C)
- Men’s Canoe Single (C1)
- Women’s Canoe Single (C1)
- Men’s Canoe Double (C2)
- Women’s Canoe Double (C2)
Mixed Events
- Mixed Kayak Sprint Events
- Mixed Canoe Sprint Events
Competition Format
The first day is dedicated to the qualification of the event:
- Preliminary Heats: athletes race their first races in order to progress to the Final/Next Round based on direct qualification.
- Competitors who are not automatically advanced have a second chance to get further known as Repechages.
- Finals: The rest of the qualification races decide who will go up against whom in the medal races now at hand.
Host Country
The Asian Games 2026 will be held at Asian Games in Japan with host country representing people of all Asia countries to contest in various games.
Venue
The Canoe/Kayak Sprint events will take place in the Miyoshi Lake Canoe Course in Miyoshi, Aichi Prefecture at the Asian Games 2026.
What Fans Can Expect
Spectators can expect an exciting start to the Canoe/Kayak Sprint competition, featuring some of Asia’s fastest paddlers and strongest crews. The combination of individual and team events, along with the pressure of qualification racing, creates a thrilling atmosphere from the very first day.
How to Watch
- Tv station: The Asian Games will be broadcast by the Asian Games TV station in your country.
- Online Streaming: These will be live-streamed via their websites and mobile apps by many broadcasters.
- Official Asian Games platforms may provide live coverage, schedules, highlights, and results of the Asian Games via Asian Games Digital Platforms.
- Check your TV timetable for Local Listings: Channels and streaming are subject to change depending on region and area; please read more into your TV schedules nearer to the event.
- The competition will open on September 23, 2026, at 10 am JST.
Note: All official broadcasting and streaming information will be announced closer to the opening of the Asian Games 2026.
FAQs – Canoe/Kayak Sprint Day 1 at Asian Games 2026
On which day of the Asian Games 2026 is the Canoe/Kayak Sprint Day 1 event?
The event will take place on the 23rd of September, 2026 with Wednesday being a public holiday.
What will be the venue for the Canoe/Kayak Sprint event?
The contest will be held at Miyoshi Lake canoe course in Japan’s Aichi.
Will the medals be given on September 23, 2026?
Only qualification races are held on No. Day 1 and no prizes are given in that day.