Asian Games 2026 Weightlifting 3rd Event – September 25
September 25 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Asian Games 2026 Weightlifting 3rd Event is scheduled to be held on Friday, 25th September, 2026, for Day 3 of the official 7 days of the competition. The Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center in Asia will host this exciting competition day as top performers across Asia will challenge for the gold medal in this event and go on to win the Asian Games.
Day Three of the tournament is around the corner, and it’s expected that the competition will continue to get tough as each successful lift has the potential to change the medal tally.
Weightlifting 3rd Event Details
| Event | Asian Games 2026 Weightlifting – 3rd Competition Day |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, September 25, 2026 |
| Competition Day | Day 3 of 7 |
| Venue | Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Gold Medal Events | 2 |
| Weight Categories | Official categories will be announced by the organizers |
Competition Format
The athletes will participate in two disciplines:
- Snatch – two full movements to pick up the barbell from the floor to the overhead level.
- Clean & Jerk – Pick up the barbell to the shoulders (clean) and then overhead (jerk).
The number of attempts each competitor shall take at each of the disciplines.
Gold Medal Events on September 25
A total of two gold medals will be awarded during the Weightlifting 3rd Event on September 25. The official body-weight categories have not yet been announced by the event organizers. This page will be updated as soon as the confirmed competition schedule and categories are released.
Athletes and Nations to Watch
Although the official entry list is still pending, the competition is expected to feature top lifters representing many of Asia’s strongest weightlifting nations.
Host Country
The Asian Games 26 will be nestled in Japan, where throngs of athletes and fans from all over Asia will converge.
Venue
Asian Games 2026 is to be hosted by the Weightlifting events at the Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center, Nagoya.
Latest Updates
- The final entry list plus the athletes attending the competition will be finalized nearer the competition.
- Organisation of sessions: Session times will be officially provided to the participants before the event by the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Organising Committee.
- Live Coverage: Information about broadcast or live streaming will be provided before the competition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weights 3rd event of the Asian Games 2026?
The date of the Weightlifting 3rd Event is Friday, September 25, 2026.
In which area will the event be held?
The competition will be held at the Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center, Nagoya, Japan.
What will be the number of gold medals given?
This competition day will feature two gold medal competitions.
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 57kg Final
- Women’s 61kg Final
Total: 2 gold medal finals on this date. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC official schedule.