Asian Games 2026 Weightlifting 4th final event – 26 sep
September 26 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
One of the most competitive gold medal events at the Asian Games 2026 will be the Women’s 53kg Final of the Weightlifting sport, where competitors push their limits to battle for victory. The final of this prestigious competition will be conducted at the Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center, Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Weightlifting – Women’s 53 kg Final
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Sport | Weightlifting |
| Games | Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center |
| City | Nagoya |
| Country | Japan |
| Medals Awarded | Gold, Silver & Bronze |
| Competition Type | Women’s Weightlifting Final |
Competition Schedule
To allow for multiple medal events in the weightlifting competition on Saturday, 26th September, 2026, the competition will now consist of two sessions.
Morning Session (WLF07)
- Start Time: 10:00 AM JST
- Opening medal competitions of the day
Afternoon/Evening Session (WLF08)
- Start Time: 1:30 PM JST
- Features the Women’s 53 kg Final
- The medal ceremony follows after the completion of the competition
Women’s 53 kg Final Competition Format
The Women’s 53 kg Final is in the official weightlifting competition style, for large international competitions. The athletes will participate in 94kg/in the 53kg body weight category and try to get the maximum double jump score by performing the 2 Olympic lifts together.
The competition consists of:
- Snatch
- Clean & Jerk
Every competitor receives:
- Three Snatch attempts
- Three Clean & Jerk attempts
Only the best successful Snatch and best successful Clean & Jerk are counted toward an athlete’s overall score.
Participating Countries
So far the Women’s 53kg Final should have the best of the best from the various National Olympic Committees in Asia. The organizers will announce the official list of participating lifters and countries before the competition.
Host Country
Japan will host the Asian Games 2026, in which Nagoya is one of the main host cities.
Venue Information
The Women’s 53 kg Final will be held at the Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center in Nagoya, Japan.
How to Watch
Asian Games official broadcaster partners in the participating countries will broadcast the Women’s 53 kg Final to their fans.
Covering will be provided for the following:
- TV broadcasts (if available)
- Official online streaming platforms
- View the results and live scores on Asian Games official websites and the mobile apps.
- Real-time competition updates and medal standings
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Any interest in WLF 08 starts at what time?
The WLF08 session starts at 1:30 PM Japan Standard Time (JST).
When will the 53 kg Final of the Women’s competition be held?
The competition is scheduled to be held in Nagoya, Japan at the Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center.
How many shots does each athlete get?
The athletes get 3 coefficients of the Snatch and 3 of the Clean & Jerk repeats.
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:
- Men’s 70kg Final
- Men’s 75kg Final
Total: 2 gold medal finals on this date. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC official schedule.