Asian Games 2026 Weightlifting 5th Final Event – 27 sep
September 27 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The rest of the Weightlifting at the Asian Games 2026 unfolds with the addition of a thrilling day of competition on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The Official Weightlifting Schedule is developed by taking into account the importance of Day 5 Finals for the award of two gold medals at the Nagoya City Trade & Industry Center in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
The day’s competition is expected to feature two mid-to-heavyweight final events, with the exact weight categories to be confirmed in the official competition schedule released by the organizing committee.
Weightlifting Day 5 Event – 27 Sep
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | Weightlifting at the Asian Games 2026 |
| Competition Day | Day 5 |
| Date | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Session | Gold Medal Finals |
| Medal Events | 2 Gold Medal Events |
| Expected Categories | Mid-to-Heavyweight Divisions |
| Competition Format | Snatch & Clean & Jerk |
| Venue | Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center |
| Host City | Nagoya, Aichi, Japan |
| Host Country | Japan |
Two Gold Medal Finals Scheduled
The official weightlifting day will start on Day 5, where two championship final events will be conducted with athletes striving to win the coveted gold medals of the Asian Games.
Based on the competition schedule, the session is expected to include mid-to-heavyweight weight categories, which may feature events such as:
- Men’s 81kg
- Men’s 89kg
- Women’s 71kg
- Women’s 76kg
- Women’s 81kg
Competition Format
Each athlete competes in two Olympic lifting disciplines:
Snatch
The athlete lifts the bar in one movement to his or her head in an overhead position. Precision, balance, speed, and technique are essential for a successful lift.
Clean & Jerk
The lift is broken down into two phases:
- Clean: The barbell is lifted to the shoulders.
- Jerk: The athlete pushes the loaded barbell upwards till arms are fully extended.
How the Winners Are Decided
Gold, silver, and bronze medals are given for achievement of the Total Olympic Lift – the sum of:
- Best successful Snatch
- Best successful Clean & Jerk
Host Country
At this Asian Games 2026 held at Japan, thousands of athletes and spectators from all over Asia are journeying together to partake in the action.
Venue
The famed Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center is now even more famous as it gets ready to be a world-class weightlifting center for the Asian Games 2026.
How to Watch
Fans can watch the action of Weightlifting Day 5 Finals on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at the Nagayarveryon Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center. For LCO users at home, it will take place as part of the Asian Games streaming on the Asian Games official Digital platforms and via the official Asian Games broadcasting partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Weightlifting 5th Final Event?
The event will be held during the Asian Games, which will take place on Sunday, 27th September 2026 in Japan.
What will be the location of the event?
This will be held at the Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center in Nagoya, Japan.
How many gold medals do they have?
There are two gold medal events in the session.
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 69kg Final
- Women’s 77kg Final
Total: 2 gold medal finals on this date. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC official schedule.