Asian Games 2026 Squash event competition – 01 oct
October 1 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Squash competition at the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games enters its crucial Day 9 on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Running from September 23 to October 2, 2026, the tournament is approaching its conclusion as Asia’s top squash players battle for places in the championship matches and medal rounds.
Squash event competition – 01 oct
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Sport | Squash |
| Competition | Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games |
| Date | October 1, 2026 |
| Tournament Day | Day 9 |
| Tournament Duration | September 23 – October 2, 2026 |
| Venue | Nagoya Kinjo-Futo Arena |
| Host City | Nagoya |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Competition Phase | Late Knockout Stage |
Competition Schedule for October 1
The official order of play and match times are announced closer to the competition day by the organizers.
| Session | Competition |
|---|---|
| Morning Session | Knockout matches in scheduled disciplines |
| Afternoon Session | Remaining knockout matches |
| Evening Session | Featured show-court matches |
| Medal Ceremonies | Held following officially scheduled medal events |
Competition Format
Men’s Singles
Players compete in a knockout bracket, with each match generally played as the best of five games. Winners continue toward the medal rounds.
Women’s Singles
In addition, the women’s single classification continues in a direct elimination tournament as only one player in a match is a winner.
Mixed Doubles
Mixed doubles pairs compete together in a knockout competition that combines teamwork, strategy, and quick court movement.
Men’s Team
National teams contest team ties consisting of multiple individual matches, with the overall winning team progressing.
Women’s Team
The women’s team competition follows a similar format, where countries compete through a series of individual matches to determine the winning team.
Hosts country
The 20th Asian Games, to be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026, is being hosted in part of Aichi Prefecture and in Nagoya.
Venue
The venue for the Squash competition is the Kinjo-Futo Arena of that would be one of the venues for the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.
How Is Squash Played?
Squash is divisible into two (singles) and four (doubles) people and played inside a four walled court.
Alternate turns to hit the ball on the front wall to stay alive. A rally ends on a mistake or after the second bounce by one of the players if either player makes the illegal return. The usual format for a singles game is 5 points to the best of three games, to 11 points under standard playing rules.
How to Watch
Fans can follow the Squash competition through:
- Official Asian Games broadcasters in participating countries
- National sports television networks
- Official streaming partners where available
Frequently Asked Questions
On which date and day is the Squash competition of the Asian Games 2026?
This competition will be on Thursday, October 1, 2026, the ninth day of the squash tournament.
In what city or town is the Squash event taking place?
All squash tournaments are played at the Kinjo-Futo Arena in Nagoya, Japan.
What squash disciplines are they going to be?
Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Mixed Doubles, Men’s team and Women’s team are all presented in the competition.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, squash on this date is in: Semi-finals. No gold medal finals scheduled on this date (semi-finals). Across the full squash competition, 5 gold medals are awarded in total.
Note: Individual player pairings for specific matches have not been published for this date. Source: Wikipedia (2026 Asian Games competition calendar) / AINAGOC.