Asian Games 2023: Complete Schedule for all sports

With the much-anticipated Asian Games 2023 scheduled to commence on September 23 in Hangzhou, China, sports enthusiasts across the continent are brimming with excitement.

The 19th edition of these prestigious games promises to be a sporting spectacle like no other, featuring an impressive array of 40 sports encompassing 61 disciplines.

India is set to make history with its largest-ever contingent, consisting of 655 athletes, ready to compete against representatives from 45 nations.

Here are the sports set to captivate fans during the Asian Games 2023, with competitions running from September 23 to October 8.

Check out the detailed schedule below to catch your favorite events in action.

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Asian Games 2023 Full Sports Schedule in Hangzhou:

Sport	Dates
Archery	1–7 October
Artistic Gymnastics	24–29 September
Artistic Swimming	6–8 October
Athletics	29 September–5 October
Badminton	28 September–7 October
Baseball	26 September–7 October
Basketball	26 September–6 October
Basketball 3×3	25 September–1 October
Beach Volleyball	19–28 September
Boxing	24 September–5 October
Breaking	6–7 October
Bridge	27 September–6 October
Canoe/Kayak (Slalom)	5–7 October
Canoe/Kayak (Sprint)	30 September–3 October
Chess	24 September–7 October
Cricket (Women)	19–25 September
Cricket (Men)	27 September–7 October
Cycling (BMX Racing)	1 October
Cycling (Mountain Bike)	25 September
Cycling (Road)	3–5 October
Cycling (Track)	26–29 September
Diving	30 September–4 October
Dragon Boat	4–6 October
Equestrian	26 September–6 October
Esports	24 September–2 October
Fencing	24–29 September
Football	19 September–7 October
Go	24 September–3 October
Golf	28 September–1 October
Handball	24 September–5 October
Hockey	24 September–7 October
Ju-jitsu	5–7 October
Judo	24–27 September
Kabbadi	2–7 October
Karate	5–8 October
Kurash	30 September–2 October
Marathon Swimming	6–7 October
Modern Pentathlon	20–24 September
Opening Ceremony	23 September
Rhythmic Gymnastics	6–7 October
Roller Skating	30 September–7 October
Rowing	20–25 September
Rugby Sevens	24–26 September
Sailing	21–27 September
Sepaktakraw	24 September–7 October
Shooting	24 September–1 October
Skateboarding	24–27 September
Soft Tennis	3–7 October
Softball	26 September–2 October
Sport Climbing	3–7 October
Squash	26 September–5 October
Swimming	24–29 September
Table Tennis	22 September–2 October
Taekwondo	24–28 September
Tennis	24–30 September
Trampoline Gymnastics	2–3 October
Triathlon	29 September–2 October
Volleyball (Men)	19–26 September
Volleyball (Women)	30 September–7 October
Water Polo	25 September–7 October
Weightlifting	30 September–7 October
Wrestling	4–7 October
Wushu	24–28 September
Xiangqi	28 September–7 October

Nine nations have hosted the Asian Games in the past, with 46 nations participating to date. The last edition took place in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia from August 18 to September 2, 2018.

All you need to know about the host cities of Asian Games 2023 (Pic Credits: Sportskeeda)

The decision to postpone this 19th edition of the Asian Games, initially slated for 2022, was an unprecedented yet crucial measure, necessitated by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, after a much-anticipated wait, the Asian Games are primed to commence in the year 2023.

Remarkably, several of these sporting events will also serve as crucial qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Games, infusing an additional layer of excitement and significance into the competition.

India's performance at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta was truly historic. With a delegation of 570 athletes, India managed to secure an incredible 70 medals, including an impressive 16 golds. This achievement marked India's best-ever medal haul at the Asian Games, highlighting the nation's growing prowess in sports.

Looking ahead, there's great anticipation for the upcoming games, with hopes running high for an even more impressive medal count this time around.