ASIAD 2026 schedule today, September 13: Men's basketball continues to heat up

Today, September 13, the ASIAD 2026 schedule continues with 5×5 men's basketball games, but the Vietnamese sports delegation is not yet in action. The day's matches are held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with timings converted to Vietnam time for easy follow-up by supporters.

Schedule of the Vietnamese Sports Delegation on September 13

On September 13, the Vietnamese sports delegation has no athletes or teams competing. This remains the period when several sports start early, ahead of the official opening ceremony of ASIAD 2026 on September 19.

Events featuring Vietnam will become more frequent in the coming days. Notably, men's football is expected to draw significant domestic attention as the U23 Vietnam team prepares to enter the group stage. Once the detailed schedules for each Vietnamese athlete are confirmed, these events will be given priority updates at the top of the daily news.

ASIAD 2026 Men's Basketball Schedule on September 14

5×5 men's basketball remains the most notable event of the day. A total of four matches are scheduled, stretching from morning to late afternoon in Vietnam time.

Highlight: Japan vs South Korea

The most anticipated match of the day is the clash between Japan and South Korea at 5:00 PM. These are two traditional basketball powerhouses in Asia, frequently appearing in major regional tournaments. Playing at home, Japan is expected to enjoy strong fan support, while South Korea is always a well-organized and experienced opponent.

In the 8:00 AM match, Iran faces Jordan in another exciting fixture. Iran has long been one of West Asia's top basketball teams, while Jordan often poses challenges with its physical style of play. The other two games—Chinese Taipei vs Qatar and Saudi Arabia vs Indonesia—are also crucial for teams aiming for favorable group positions.

ASIAD 2026 enters its warm-up phase

ASIAD 2026 is being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with the main schedule running until early October. Some sports are held before the opening ceremony to ensure the games proceed on time. Men's basketball is among the earliest events to start, continuing to appear in the schedule leading up to September 19.

Once the main phase of the games begins, the schedule will become denser with numerous sports such as football, volleyball, swimming, athletics, shooting, badminton, weightlifting, wushu, rowing, canoeing, and esports. For Vietnamese fans, the schedules of Vietnamese teams and athletes will always be updated at the top for easy tracking of events with medal potential.

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