Nepal heads to the 20th Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan (19 September – 4 October 2026), with its cricket team leading the charge and a nation ready to follow every ball, bout and race. This is your live hub for Team Nepal — the medal tracker, the schedule, the sports that matter most, and how to watch. We update the data throughout the Games.
Nepal Medal Tracker — Asian Games 2026
| Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Live totals will update here once the Games begin. For reference, Nepal won 2 medals (1 silver, 1 bronze) at Hangzhou 2023.
Nepal in Action Today
| Date | Nepal’s key events today |
|---|---|
| — | Fixtures will appear here once the Games begin. |
Nepal’s Medals So Far
Medals won by Nepali athletes will be listed here as they happen (🥇 gold · 🥈 silver · 🥉 bronze).
- No medals yet — the Games begin on 19 September 2026.
Team Nepal at a glance
| Games | 20th Asian Games, Aichi–Nagoya (Japan) |
| Dates | Sep 19 – Oct 4, 2026 (competition from Sep 10) |
| 2023 result | 2 medals — 1 silver (karate), 1 bronze (kabaddi), 36th |
| Biggest draw | The Nepal cricket team |
| Watch in Nepal | Sony Sports Network / Sony LIV (subcontinent rights) — confirm local availability |
Nepal cricket — the main event
Cricket is Nepal’s most-followed sport by a distance, and the Rhinos arrive on the back of a genuine rise: qualifying for the T20 World Cup, reaching the Asia Cup, and beating a full-member side (West Indies) in a bilateral T20I series. At Hangzhou 2023, Nepal topped its Asian Games group — including a record-breaking 273-run win over Mongolia — before bowing out to India in the quarter-finals.
In 2026, cricket is again a combined men’s and women’s T20 event at Korogi Athletic Park. For Nepali fans, this is the fixture to watch — and a shot at a first Asian Games cricket medal. <!– UPDATE: add Nepal’s cricket group, fixtures and results as they are confirmed. –>
Sports to watch for Nepal
Where Nepal’s best chances lie, based on recent Asian Games form. (Most exact 2026 dates are being confirmed on a rolling basis.)
| Sport | Nepal’s story | 2026 venue |
|---|---|---|
| Cricket (T20) | Rising force; 2023 group-toppers | Korogi Athletic Park |
| Karate | 🥈 Silver in 2023 | Toyohashi Gymnasium |
| Kabaddi | 🥉 Bronze in 2023 | Tokai Citizen Gymnasium |
| Wushu | Traditional medal hope | Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall |
| Taekwondo | Regular Nepali entry | Nagoya Kinjo-Futo Arena / Toyohashi Gymnasium |
| Wrestling | Competitive weight classes | Nagoya City Inae Sports Center |
| Athletics | Track & field entries | Paloma Mizuho Stadium |
Key confirmed dates
Most Nepal sports have rolling dates, but these windows are locked in:
- Basketball: opens the Games on Sep 10
- Athletics (track & field): Sep 20–25
- Cricket: combined men’s & women’s event — exact match dates being confirmed
Full sport-by-sport dates are on our Asian Games 2026 Schedule page.
How to watch Team Nepal
- TV & streaming: Sony Sports Network holds broadcast and digital rights for India and the wider Indian subcontinent, which typically covers Nepal, with live streaming on Sony LIV. Nepali viewers should confirm local availability and any geo-restrictions closer to the Games; local Nepali broadcasters may also carry coverage.
- Time difference: Japan (JST) is 3 hours 15 minutes ahead of Nepal (NPT). A 10:00 JST session starts at 06:45 in Nepal; an 18:00 JST session at 14:45.
The big picture
For Nepal, the Asian Games is about more than the medal table — it’s a chance for the cricket team to test itself against the continent’s best and for the country’s karatekas, kabaddi players and wushu athletes to chase the podium. Follow it all right here, updated live through the fortnight.
FAQ
When does Nepal start competing at the 2026 Asian Games? Competition opens on 10 September with basketball; the full Games run 19 September to 4 October. Nepal’s fixtures across sports will be confirmed on a rolling basis.
How did Nepal do at the last Asian Games? Nepal won 2 medals — a silver in karate and a bronze in kabaddi — to finish 36th at Hangzhou 2023.
When does Nepal play cricket at the Asian Games 2026? Cricket is a combined men’s and women’s T20 event at Korogi Athletic Park; the exact match dates are being confirmed and will be added here.
Where can I watch the Asian Games 2026 in Nepal? Sony Sports Network (TV) and Sony LIV (streaming) hold the subcontinent rights that typically cover Nepal — confirm local availability closer to the Games.
What time are the events in Nepal time? Japan is 3 hours 15 minutes ahead of Nepal, so a 10:00 JST session begins at 06:45 NPT.
Compiled from official AINAGOC information and Asian Games records. Dates, squads and broadcast details subject to change; reconfirm on official sources.
