Asian Games 2026 Taekwondo First Final Event – October 1
October 1 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Asian Games Taekwondo Competition will officially start on Thursday, 1st October 2026, and will be kicked off with the junior Poomsae discipline. Across the Asia region will compete on the opening day of the Taekwondo, competing for the first of two Olympic gold medals, marking the biggest and most eagerly awaited Games event.
Asian Games 2026 Taekwondo event
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Sport | Taekwondo |
| Discipline | Senior Poomsae (G4 Ranking Event) |
| Competition Day | Day 1 |
| Date | Thursday, 1 October 2026 |
| Venue | Toyohashi Gymnasium, Toyohashi, Japan |
| Start Time | 09:00 JST (Preliminary Rounds) |
| Gold Medal Events | 2 |
| Categories | Men’s Individual Senior Poomsae, Women’s Individual Senior Poomsae |
| Competition Surface | 10m × 10m Elastic Competition Mat |
| Host Nation | Japan |
October 1 Taekwondo Schedule
The first day of Taekwondo competitions will consist of the Senior Poomsae discipline which is an official series of forms that Taekwondo has that all people had to perform before a panel of judges. The competition begins at 09:00 JST with preliminary performances, elimination rounds and championship rounds.
The day ends with a competition to secure first two gold medals from the Men’s Individual Senior Poomsae Final and the Women’s Individual Senior Poomsae Final, where Asia’s top ranked athletes compete.
Gold Medal Events on October 1
Two championship titles will be awarded on the opening day:
- Men’s Individual Senior Poomsae
- Women’s Individual Senior Poomsae
What is Senior Poomsae?
The advanced forms of Taekwondo are called SENIOR POOMSAE and are when the competitiors perform a series of automatically arranged blocks, strikes, kicks, stances and movements in a fixed sequence. Rather than facing an opponent, athletes are judged for technical accuracy, power, balance, rhythm, flexibility, presentation & overall assessment.
Competition Format
The Senior Poomsae competition is held in the elimination mode, starting with the preliminary Poomsae. Athletes perform pre-arranged poom sae on a competition mat measuring 10m x 10m which is equipped with elastic material on which the athlete is able to perform on, this is judged by the judges for technique and presentation.
Host Country
2026 Asian Games (Aichi – Nagoya) is coming this year to Japan where 2,000 athletes from all over Asia will arrive.
Venue
The Taekwondo tournament will take place at Toyohashi Gymnasium in Toyohashi, Japan for all events in the Games.
Complete Taekwondo Schedule at the Asian Games 2026
| Date | Discipline | Medal Events |
| 1 October 2026 | Senior Poomsae | 2 Gold Medals (Men’s Individual, Women’s Individual) |
| 2 October 2026 | Virtual Taekwondo | 1 Mixed-Gender Gold Medal |
| 2–3 October 2026 | Senior Kyorugi (Sparring) | 8 Gold Medals across multiple weight categories |
Frequently Asked Questions
When will taekwondo be introduced at Asian games 2026?
Taekwondo will be open for the first time; on 1 October 2026 for the Senior Poomsae competition.
Which do the Taekwondo events occur at?
It’s conducted there in Toyohashi, Japan on Toyohashi Gymnasium.
How many gold medals will be awarded on 1st October?
There will be two gold medals in the Men’s Individual and Women’s Individual Senior Poomsaes.
Confirmed Match Schedule (Updated)
Based on the official AINAGOC taekwondo schedule at Toyohashi Gymnasium, here are the confirmed gold medal finals for this date:
- Men’s Poomsae Final
- Women’s Poomsae Final
Total finals on this date: 2. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC official schedule.