The second day of padel competition at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya saw the host nation, Japan, continue its strong momentum with a pair of decisive victories. Alongside the progression of several international teams, the day was marked by an emotional comeback story from Thailand’s Narkprasert, who secured a win following a career-threatening injury.
Day 2 Results and Tournament Highlights
Japan’s dominance on home soil was the headline of the day, as both their men’s and women’s pairs successfully navigated the round of 16. The tournament also finalized the women’s round of 32, setting the stage for a busy schedule on Day 3. Here are the key outcomes from the day’s competition:
- Japan’s Double Victory: In the men’s draw, the pair of Tomita and Hatakeyama defeated Thailand’s Rawal and Mocciola with a score of 6-4, 6-2. In the women’s bracket, Ozawa and Sato cruised past Qatar’s Murad and Faramarzi, winning 6-1, 6-4.
- Indonesia’s Strong Performance: The Indonesian duo of Kusumawati and Sabatini dominated their round-of-16 match against Kuwait’s Alsarraj and Alqenaei, winning in straight sets, 6-1, 6-0.
- Iran’s Men’s Success: The Iranian pair of Shahi and Jamshid advanced in the men’s draw by overcoming Kuwait’s Alawadhi and Shams in a competitive 6-4, 6-3 match.
- Narkprasert’s Emotional Comeback: Thailand’s Narkprasert and Srirungreang defeated Kuwait’s Hasan and Sarkhoo in the women’s round of 32. This victory was a milestone for Narkprasert, who returned to the court after a complete tear of her ACL and meniscus. Despite being told by her doctor that she would never play sports again, she successfully rehabilitated from surgery to compete at the Asian Games.
- Additional Round of 32 Advancements: Other pairs securing their spots in the next round included Fard and Kahrizi (Iran), Tan and Capadocia (Philippines), and Janahi and Alawadhi (United Arab Emirates).
Looking ahead, the tournament continues on Wednesday, September 30, at the Nagoya City Higashi Sports Center. Play begins at 10:00 AM local time, with courts 1 and 2 hosting a total of twelve round-of-16 matches, split evenly between the men’s and women’s draws.
