Asian Games 2026 Taekwondo 2nd final event – 02 oct
October 2 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Asian Games 2026 Taekwondo October 2 schedule features another exciting medal session as the Traditional Taekwondo 2nd Final takes place on Friday, October 2, 2026, during the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Hosted at the Toyohashi City General Gymnasium, this session brings together top traditional taekwondo athletes from across Asia to compete for a place on the podium in one of the day’s featured weight categories.
Taekwondo 2nd final event – 02 oct
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Sport | Traditional Taekwondo |
| Event | 2nd Final Session |
| Date | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Venue | Toyohashi City General Gymnasium |
| Competition Phase | Medal Session |
| Total Matches | 4 |
| Medal Set | 1 Weight Category |
| Competition Format | Semifinals → Bronze Medal Match → Gold Medal Final |
Traditional Taekwondo 2nd Final Schedule
The Traditional Taekwondo 2nd Final follows a straightforward knockout format consisting of four consecutive matches.
Semifinal Match 1
In the first semifinal, the first finalist is decided. The winner will then advance to the championship game, and the loser will sit in the bronze medal game.
Semifinal Match 2
In the second semifinal, the other finalist is determined. Similar to the first game, the victor of the game advances to the gold medal while the loser of the game plays in the other medal games.
Bronze Medal Match
The two qualifiers of the 2 semi finals will face off in the medal ceremony for 3rd place. It’s a redo for the two contestants in order to get the podium, the winner receiving the bronze.
Gold Medal Final
The final game of the session is between the winners of both semifinal games. The winner of this title match would get the gold medal of the Asian Games as a reward for his/her exemplary performance at the games of the Asian Games.
Competition Format
The judges in the Traditional Taekwondo 2nd Final matches award points based on a knock-out system and how well each fighter maintains consistency and composure when his/her opponent is under pressure. Four athletes are used in the final session, and the final session must be composed of two semifinal games and one game between the two semifinalists. The winners then advance to the gold medal round, with the rest playing the loser of the previous match in the bronze medal round.
Venue Information
The Traditional Taekwondo 2nd Final is to be played at the traditional venue at the Toyohashi City General Gymnasium that is located in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Medal Matches Explained
| Match | Purpose |
| Semifinal Match 1 | Determines the first finalist |
| Semifinal Match 2 | Determines the second finalist |
| Bronze Medal Match | Decides the bronze medal winner |
| Gold Medal Final | Determines the Asian Games champion |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Asian Games 2026 Traditional Taekwondo 2nd Final: When will it be?
The 2nd Final for the 2026 Traditional Taekwondo World Championship will take place in Japan on 2nd October 2026 in the context of Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.
What location does it take place in?
It will be held in the city of Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan, at the Toyohashi City General Gymnasium.
During the 2nd Final session how many matches will there be?
There will be a total of four matches during the session: the two semi-final games, the bronze final game and the gold final game.
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 58kg Final
- Men’s 80kg Final
- Women’s 49kg Final
- Women’s 67kg Final
Total finals on this date: 4. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC official schedule.