The XX Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 have reached their climax, with the final matchups for both the men’s and women’s padel gold medals now confirmed. Following a series of intense semi-final matches at the Nagoya City Higashi Sports Center, four pairs remain in contention for the top spot on the podium.
Finals and Bronze Medal Matchups
The competition concludes on Saturday, October 3, with a full slate of matches determining the final standings. The following pairings will compete for the medals:
- Women’s Gold Medal Match: The home favorites, Tsukamoto and Tokumoto (Japan), will face off against Kusumawati and Sabatini (Indonesia). The Japanese pair secured their spot with a dominant 6-1, 6-3 victory in the semi-finals, while the Indonesian duo advanced after a flawless 6-0, 6-0 win against the Philippines.
- Men’s Gold Medal Match: Chin and Aidan Yunus (Malaysia) will challenge the Qatari brothers, Naif and Naif. The Malaysians earned their place in the final after a hard-fought three-set comeback victory (1-6, 6-4, 6-1) against Iran, while the Qatari pair defeated the second Iranian duo, Golestan and Roghani, in straight sets (6-4, 6-2).
- Women’s Bronze Medal Match: Abad and Malazarte (Philippines) will compete against Putria and Gumulya (Indonesia) to decide the third-place finisher.
- Men’s Bronze Medal Match: An all-Iranian showdown will take place between Golestan and Roghani and their compatriots Shahi and Jamshidi.
Reflecting on the semi-final success, Japan’s Tokumoto emphasized that their path to the final was built on strategy rather than raw power, noting that the team is focused on enjoying the final atmosphere. Meanwhile, Rashed Naif of the Qatari team expressed deep confidence in his brother’s abilities, labeling him the best player in Asia as they prepare to give their all for the gold. The final day of action is scheduled to begin at 11 am local time, starting with the women’s bronze medal match and concluding with the men’s gold medal final.
