Athletics set to commence at Asiad 2026 in Nagoya with race walking

The athletics schedule for the upcoming Asian Games in Nagoya has been finalized, with competition spanning multiple days across late September. Race walking events will serve as the opening chapter of the athletics competition, commencing on September 23 at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park venue.

The broader track and field programme, featuring sprint, middle-distance, long-distance and field events, will commence on September 24 and continue through the remainder of the Games' athletics calendar. The staggered start allows for the specialized race walking discipline to be completed before the main stadium-based events begin.

Nagoya City Mizuho Park has been designated as the primary athletics venue for the 2026 Asian Games. The facility will host the full complement of Olympic-style track and field events, as well as the race walking competitions that form an integral part of the Games' athletics programme.

Indian athletes across various track and field disciplines are expected to compete during the Games. Fans in India will have access to streaming options for live coverage of the athletics events, though specific broadcast details are to be confirmed closer to the competition dates.