Asian Games 2026 Sprint last Final event – 26 sep
September 26 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, September 26, 2026, the final day of the Canoe Sprint competition, the Canoe Sprint Finals of the Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games 2026 will be held. This exciting end will top the final four Asian Games champions, as four gold medals will be put on the cards in an engaging 500-metre competition where the fastest canoes and kayaks from Asia will make it to the heroes of the racers.
Canoe Sprint Finals – Asian Games 2026
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Sport | Canoe Sprint |
| Competition | Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games 2026 |
| Event Day | Final Day of the Canoe Sprint competition |
| Date | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Miyoshi Lake Canoe Course |
| Location | Miyoshi City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
| Competition Phase | Gold Medal Finals |
| Total Gold Medals | 4 |
Competition Format
Races are won by fractions of a second in Canoe Sprint, one of the cutting-edge and exciting disciplines in paddle sports.
The rules of the competition are:
- All the gold medal races are run on a 500 metre course.
- Nine lanes are available for the boats and they race side by side.
- First boat across the finish line gets gold medal.
- The nine finalists in each event are determined by the previous heats, semi-finals and ranking races.
- Winners of the races are awarded a medal immediately following.
Canoe Sprint Finals
Four races for gold will take place on the final day, with all races being contested the official 500 metres.
| Event | Boat Class | Distance | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Kayak Four | K4 | 500m | Gold Medal Final |
| Women’s Kayak Four | K4 | 500m | Gold Medal Final |
| Mixed Canoe Double | C2 | 500m | Gold Medal Final |
| Mixed Kayak Double | K2 | 500m | Gold Medal Final |
Host Country
The Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games are officially hosted by Japan and will feature the Canoe Sprint Finals.
Venue
At the Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games 2026, the Miyoshi Lake Canoe Course is used as the official course for Canoe Sprint. In Miyoshi city, Aichi prefecture, Japan.
Medal Prospects
The final day is expected to feature fierce competition among Asia’s traditional canoe sprint powerhouses as well as emerging nations seeking historic podium finishes.
Participating Countries
Several of Asia’s strongest canoe sprint nations are expected to compete throughout the competition, with finalists determined by the earlier qualifying rounds.
Leading participating countries include:
- China
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Uzbekistan
- South Korea
- Chinese Taipei
- Thailand
- Indonesia
- Iran
- India
- Singapore
- Hong Kong China
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, Canoe Sprint on this date: 4 gold medal finals confirmed on this date. Across the full Canoe Sprint competition (24–26 September), 12 gold medals are awarded in total.
Source: Wikipedia (2026 Asian Games competition calendar) / AINAGOC.