Asian Games 2026 Wrestling 2nd Final Event – October 1
October 1 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Asian Games 2026 Wrestling Second Finals will take place on Thursday, October 1, 2026, as part of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya. Scheduled under Session WRE04, this evening medal session begins at 18:00 JST and features the tournament’s most exciting championship bouts, where qualified wrestlers compete for Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals.
Wrestling 2nd Final Event – October 1
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Wrestling Second Finals |
| Asian Games | 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 |
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
| Session | WRE04 |
| Start Time | 18:00 JST |
| Venue | Nagoya City Inae Sports Center |
| City | Nagoya |
| Country | Japan |
| Event Type | Medal Finals |
October 1 Wrestling
October 1 is one of the most significant days of the Asian Games wrestling competition, with the second evening kicking off at Asian Games.As for a competition on Asian Games, the second evening of competitions was on October 1. Runners-up in the morning qualification rounds have the chance to wreak their way through the afternoon and fight for the top spot.
Wrestling Second Finals Schedule
The second wrestling finals session will get underway Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 18:00 JST.
Session WRE04 Includes
- Bronze medal matches
- Gold medal championship bouts
- Medal ceremonies
- Official presentation of Gold, Silver and Bronze medals
The official bout order and participating weight classes will be confirmed by the competition draw after the completion of Session WRE03.
Competition Format
The wrestling competition is based on the officially structured United World Wrestling (UWW) tournament system.
Morning Session (WRE03)
The day’s earlier session features:
- Qualification rounds
- Quarterfinals
- Semifinals
- Repechage qualification
Only wrestlers who make it to the next round in each of these rounds are eligible for the evening medal session.
Evening Session (WRE04)
The medal session includes:
- Bronze medal matches
- Gold medal finals
- Medal ceremonies
The final podium positions for each weight division of the session will be decided by each Championship match during the time of that match.
Host Country
Japan proudly hosts the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 from September 19 to October 4, 2026, with competitions taking place across Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City.
Venue
The 20th Asian Games is held at the Official Wrestling Venue of Nagoya City Inae Sports Center.
Athletes to Watch
Official Finalists and participating wrestlers will be announced post-qualification morning session (Session WRE03).
After making it through the qualification matches, the scoreline for the evening will consist of wrestlers who have made it through to compete for Asian Games medals.
How to Watch
The Wrestling 2nd Final Event will be broadcast in official collaboration with the partners for the event and will be streaming live on digital platforms all around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When does the 2nd Final Event for the Asian Games 2026 on wrestling start?
A medal session, or Session WRE04, is at 18:00 JST on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Where is the Wrestling 2nd Final Event taking place?
This competition takes place in Inae Sports Center, Nagoya, Japan.
What does Session WRE04 mean?
The official evening medal competition is Session WRE04, when the qualifying wrestlers wrestle for the Gold, Silver and Bronze medals.
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 60kg Final
- Men’s Greco-Roman 77kg Final
- Men’s Greco-Roman 97kg Final
- Women’s Freestyle 62kg 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.