Asian Games 2026 Wrestling 1st Final Event – 30 sep
September 30 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Asian Games 2026 Wrestling 1st Final Event is the first event of the Asian Games 2026 Wrestling Competition, the opening event of which took place in Tokyo this year. After the qualification rounds earlier in the day, this much-anticipated evening session kicks off at 18:00 JST on 30th September 2026. All wrestling enthusiasts from countries around Asia can expect four exciting championship games as the top wrestlers in Asia race for gold, silver and bronze.
Wrestling 1st Final Event – 30 sep
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Asian Games 2026 Wrestling 1st Final |
| Date | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 |
| Session Code | WRE01 |
| Start Time | 18:00 JST |
| Qualification Time | 10:30 JST |
| Venue | Nagoya City Inae Sports Center |
| City | Nagoya, Japan |
| Medal Events | 4 |
| Competition Type | Wrestling Finals |
| Eligible Nations | 45 National Olympic Committees (OCA Members) |
Wrestling 1st Final Event
The Asian Games 2026 Wrestling 1st Final Event (Session WRE01) consists of 4 Championship Finals where each match will determine the gold medal in each of the weight categories.
| Match | Weight Category | Wrestling Style | Medal at Stake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Men’s Greco-Roman 67 kg | Greco-Roman | Gold Medal Final |
| Match 2 | Men’s Greco-Roman 87 kg | Greco-Roman | Gold Medal Final |
| Match 3 | Men’s Greco-Roman 130 kg | Greco-Roman | Gold Medal Final |
| Match 4 | Women’s Freestyle 68 kg | Women’s Freestyle | Gold Medal Final |
Men’s Greco-Roman 67 kg
The Greco-Roman end of the competition is one of its most difficult competitions for the men, with the 67 kg final being very technically complex.
Men’s Greco-Roman 87 kg
The Men’s Greco-Roman welterweight (87 kg) is a team of athletes who are strong, enduring and good at tactics.
Men’s Greco-Roman 130 kg
In the heavyweight portion of this session, the Greco-Roman Men’s 130kg final is the most popular event.
Women’s Freestyle 68 kg
There are a number of the strongest women wrestlers in Asia in the Women’s Freestyle 68 kg final.
Competition Format
The qualification round of the competition starts on 30th September 2026 at 10.30 JST. After the qualification round, participants are then eliminated in the preliminary round in their weight category and the athletes who make it to the round of the remaining athletes go to the final stage where they are competing for medals.
Host Country
The Asian Games hosted by Japan, the Aichi-Nagoya Games 2026, will bring together players from all over Asia to participate in one of Asia’s biggest multi-sport competitions.
Venue Information
All wrestling competitions of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games are held at the official venue – Nagoya City Inae Sports Center, located in the Minato Ward of Nagoya, Japan.
Participating Countries
All 45 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) members of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) will be allowed to participate in the wrestling competition.
How to Watch
On September 30, 2026, at 18:00 JST, the Asian Games 2026 Wrestling 1st Final Event will start. On the official Asian Games broadcasting partners’ national television channels, fans will be able to follow the championship matches later on a digital streaming platform as the official broadcast schedule is unveiled.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the Asian Games 2026 Final Wrestling Event 1st Take Place?
On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 18:00 JST, the entire Wrestling 1st event will be held.
How many medal sessions are there?
There will be four Medal events in the WRE01 evening session.
Confirmed Match Schedule (Updated)
Based on the official AINAGOC wrestling schedule at Nagoya City Inae Sports Center, here are the confirmed gold medal finals for this date:
- Men’s Greco-Roman 67kg Final
- Men’s Greco-Roman 87kg Final
- Men’s Greco-Roman 130kg Final
- Women’s Freestyle 68kg Final
Total finals on this date: 4. Across the full wrestling competition (30 Sep–3 Oct), 18 gold medals are awarded across Men’s Freestyle, Women’s Freestyle and Men’s Greco-Roman. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC official schedule.