Asian Games 2026 Athletics Schedule: India Events & Medal Finals
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Asian Games 2026 Athletics Schedule
Neeraj Chopra leads a 73-member squad with five defending champions across track and field at the newly rebuilt Paloma Mizuho Stadium, September 23-29.
Track and field at the Asian Games 2026 runs for one high-profile week at Nagoya's ceremonial centrepiece venue. India's 73-member squad, captained by two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, includes five reigning Asian Games champions and is chasing a fresh improvement on the country's best-ever athletics haul of 29 medals from the previous Games.
A Marquee Week at the Games' Centrepiece
All track and field events are staged at Paloma Mizuho Stadium, the same venue hosting the Games' opening and closing ceremonies — underlining athletics' status as one of the marquee attractions of Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Schedule Snapshot
- Dates
- Sept 23–29, 2026
- Venue
- Paloma Mizuho Stadium, Nagoya
- Squad size
- 73 athletes
- Defending champions
- 5
Track, Field & Combined Events
The track programme spans sprints, middle and long distance, hurdles, steeplechase and relays. Field events cover jumps and throws, plus the decathlon, heptathlon and race walking. Because so many disciplines run in parallel across a single week, several finals often land on the same evening session in the closing days.
Team India for Asian Games 2026
- Neeraj Chopra — javelin throw
- Avinash Sable — 3000m steeplechase
- Tajinderpal Singh Toor — shot put
- Parul Chaudhary — distance events
- Annu Rani — javelin throw
- Rohit Yadav — javelin (PB 87.68m)
- Murali Sreeshankar — long jump
- Jyothi Yarraji — 100m hurdles
India's 73-member squad includes 16 medallists from the previous Games, captained by Neeraj Chopra as he seeks a third consecutive Asian Games javelin gold.
India's Best-Ever Athletics Haul
India won 29 athletics medals — 6 gold, 14 silver, 9 bronze — at the previous Asian Games, the country's best-ever tally in the sport. With five defending champions and a deep supporting cast returning, this squad is being watched as a genuine contender to match or beat that record rather than simply defend it.
How the Week Typically Unfolds
Catch Every Final Live in India
Sony Pictures Networks India holds the exclusive broadcast and streaming rights for the entire 20th Asian Games. TV coverage runs on Sony Sports Network, with every event streaming live on the SonyLIV app. With medal contenders across throws, distance and hurdles, checking the daily schedule each morning helps catch every Indian final.
Asian Games 2026 Athletics: Quick Answers
When does the athletics schedule start?
Track and field runs September 23 to 29, covering heats, qualification rounds and medal finals.
Where is athletics being held?
All events are held at the newly rebuilt Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.
Who is in India's athletics squad?
The 73-member squad is led by Neeraj Chopra and includes five defending champions: Chopra, Avinash Sable, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, Parul Chaudhary and Annu Rani.
Is Neeraj Chopra defending his title?
Yes, he is seeking a third consecutive Asian Games javelin gold.
How did India perform last time?
India won 29 athletics medals at the previous Asian Games — 6 gold, 14 silver, 9 bronze — its best-ever tally.
Where can I watch live in India?
Every event streams live on Sony Sports Network TV and the SonyLIV app.