Asian Games competition in Japan delivered another busy day of medal action on Monday, September 21, with China claiming a second triathlon gold and Hong Kong China winning a closely fought women’s wushu final.
The 20th Asian Games are being held across the Aichi-Nagoya region from September 19 to October 4, bringing athletes from across Asia together for 16 days of competition at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.
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China adds another triathlon gold
China won the mixed team triathlon relay in Gamagori after Lin Xinyu followed up her individual women’s victory with another gold medal.
Lin joined Li Mingxu, Huang Anqi and Zhang Xirui to finish the relay in one hour, 25 minutes and 54 seconds. The result gave Lin her second gold of the Games after her individual success the previous day, according to the Olympic Council of Asia report.
The relay was contested along the Mikawa Bay waterfront, where China built a decisive advantage across the four-athlete format. Lin said the team’s preparation and support over three years had helped produce the result.
The win also strengthened China’s early position in one of the Games’ endurance sports, with athletes continuing to compete across multiple venues in and around Aichi Prefecture.
Hong Kong China wins a finish separated by fractions
Hong Kong China’s Lydia Sham Hui Yu took gold in the women’s Wushu Changquan after finishing just 0.003 points ahead of Macao, China’s Sou Cho Man.
Sham scored 9.713, while Sou Cho Man earned 9.710 for silver. Indonesia’s Widodo Eugenia Diva took bronze with 9.706, and Iran’s Zahra Kiani finished fourth at 9.703.
The top four athletes were separated by only 0.010 points, making the event one of the closest finals of the early competition. Changquan, also known as long fist, combines acrobatic movement, balance, speed and technical execution.
Sham’s victory added another major title to an already decorated career. The Olympic Council of Asia said she arrived in Nagoya after winning combined-event gold at The World Games and world championship titles.
Japan continues its Asian Games campaign
Host Japan remains involved across a broad programme of team and individual events as the competition moves through its opening phase.
In men’s basketball, South Korea defeated Japan 67-57 in the final on September 20. The result gave South Korea its first Asian Games men’s basketball gold since 2014, while Japan continued to wait for its first title in the event.
Football competition also continued on September 21, with women’s group-stage matches involving Japan, Chinese Taipei, South Korea, North Korea, Vietnam, Thailand and other teams. The tournament schedule lists matches in several Japanese cities, including Fukuroi, Osaka, Kariya and Gifu.
What comes next
Competition will continue daily through October 4, with medals still to be decided in athletics, swimming, shooting, rowing, cycling, combat sports, team sports and esports.
The esports competition is scheduled to run from September 23 to October 2 at Aichi Sky Expo. The programme includes eFootball, Gran Turismo 7, League of Legends, Pokémon Unite, PUBG Mobile and other events, with 11 medal competitions planned.
For Canadian viewers, the time difference means many results from Japan will be reported overnight or early in the morning in Canada. Official competition schedules and live results remain the best way to follow event times as organisers update individual sport calendars.
The Games will remain a major focus for Asian sport over the next two weeks, with the medal race expected to change rapidly as more events reach their finals.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the 2026 Asian Games being held?
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are taking place in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026.
Who won the mixed team triathlon relay at the Asian Games?
China won the mixed team triathlon relay, with Lin Xinyu, Li Mingxu, Huang Anqi and Zhang Xirui finishing in 1:25:54.
Who won the women’s Wushu Changquan final?
Hong Kong China’s Lydia Sham Hui Yu won gold with a score of 9.713.
How close was the women’s Changquan final?
The top four athletes were separated by just 0.010 points, with Sham winning by 0.003 points over Macao, China’s Sou Cho Man.
When does esports begin at the 2026 Asian Games?
The esports competition is scheduled for September 23 through October 2 at Aichi Sky Expo.
Fact-Checked: Key dates, results, scores and event details were checked against official Aichi-Nagoya 2026 and Olympic Council of Asia information. ([oca.asia](https://oca.asia/news/7935-lin-races-to-second-triathlon-gold-of-aichi-nagoya-2026.html?utm_source=openai))
Disclaimer: Schedules and results may change as organisers update individual Asian Games events.