Asian Games 2026 Weightlifting 1st Final Event – 23 sep
September 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The opening of the weightlifting event for the Asian Games 2026 is at 23 September at the venue for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. It will be a developmental Games and the top weightlifers in Asia will compete to earn the first weightlifting ring to top with gold.
All of the weight(s) lifting activities will be held at the base – Port Messe Nagoya (Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center).
Asian Games 2026 Weightlifting
| Event Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Weightlifting 1st Final Event |
| Competition | Asian Games 2026 |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
| Date | 23 September 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Host City | Nagoya |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Number of Finals on Opening Day | 2 Finals |
| Status | Scheduled |
Weightlifting Finals on 23 September 2026
The first day of the Lifting is reserved for the medal event final in the morning session followed by another in the afternoon. These are set to be the first Asian Games 2026 Weightlifting champions.
Event Schedule
| Event | Date | Time (JST) | Competition Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s 49kg Final | 23 September 2026 | 13:30 JST | Gold Medal Final |
| Women’s 53kg Final | 23 September 2026 | 13:30 JST | Gold Medal Final |
How Does Weightlifting Work?
The events in weightlifting tournaments are won by completing the events in two different directions of lifting.
Snatch
For snatch, the lifter needs to move the barbell from the ground to overhead in one movement. The discipline demands balance, speed and accuracy.
Clean and Jerk
For the clean and jerk, the athlete lifts the bar to shoulder height and then overcomes it by lifting it up and high. The goal of this lift is strength, power, and control.
All competitors will have 3 tackles in each discipline. Athletes are then awarded a total score based on the highest of either the snatch or the clean and jerk. The winner gets the gold medal for the competitor who gets the highest combined total of wins.
Host Country
The country hosting the Weightlifting 1st Final Event and the Asian Games 2026 is:The weightlifting 1st Final Event and the Asian Games 2026 are hosted by: Eventually, The Games will be organised across the Aichi-Nagoya region; Nagoya will be one of the main hosts of the continental sporting event.
Venue of the Weightlifting 1st Final
The 1st Final Event of Weightlifting during Asian Games 2026 will be held in the Asian Games Hall at Port Messe Nagoya – also known as the Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center – in Nagoya, Japan.
Latest Updates
- The weightlifting competitions will be held from September 23rd to the 29th 2026.
- The start of medal competitions is 23rd September, 2026.
- The official weight-lifting site is Port Messe Nagoya.
- The first session of the medals will start at 13.30 JST.
- The list of final athletes and qualifications will be published closer to the beginning of the Games.
FAQs – Weightlifting
What will be the schedule of the Asian Games 2026 weightlifting 1st final event?
The 1st Final Event of Weightlifting will take place in Nagoya, Japan on 23/09/2026.
Which city are they having the 1st Final Event in?
This will be held at the Nagoya City Trade and Industrial Center (Port Messe Nagoya) located in the city of Nagoya, Japan.
What weight classes will be on the first day?
The first medal session is expected to be of the Women’s 49kg Final category and the Women’s 53kg Final category.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, weightlifting has 2 gold medal finals scheduled on this date (different men’s and women’s bodyweight categories). Across the full weightlifting competition (23–29 September), 16 gold medals are awarded in total.
Note: Specific weight-category assignments for each date have not been individually published on this source. Source: Wikipedia (2026 Asian Games competition calendar) / AINAGOC.
Exact Events Confirmed (Correction)
AINAGOC’s official weightlifting schedule confirms the exact gold medal finals for this date at Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center:
- Women’s 49kg Final
- Women’s 53kg Final
Total: 2 gold medal finals on this date. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC official schedule.