The Asian Beach Games, also known as ABG, is a multi-sport event held every biennially among athletes from all over Asia. The Games have been organized by the Olympic Council of Asia. The Games are described as the second or third largest Asian multi-sport event, after the Asian Games. Its popularity is increasing due to the low cost of temporary venues, with beaches and oceans already available, while spectators and tourists are also already available in sand and sea tourist areas.
In its history, five countries have hosted the Asian Beach Games. Forty-five nations have participated in the Games.
The most recent Games were held in Sanya, China from 22 to 30 April, while the next edition is scheduled to be held in Cebu City, Philippines in March 2028.
Participating nations
45 nations whose NOCs are recognized by the OCA compete at the Asian Beach Games.
List of Asian Beach Games
EditionYearCountriesCompetitorsSportsEventsI2008 Bali President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono 18 October 26 October411,6651759II2010Muscat Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said 431,1311452III2012 Haiyang State Councillor Ma Kai 16 June 22 June431,3361349IV2014 Phuket Privy Councilor Surayud Chulanont 422,33526168V2016 Da Nang Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc 412,19721172VI2026 Sanya State Councillor Shen Yiqin 451,6351462VII2028 Cebu City Future event March Future event 24 Future event
Sports
Key: = Discontinued Sport Years 3x3 basketball 2008, since 2012 Air sports 2008, 2012–2014 Aquathon 2026 Beach athletics Since 2014 Beach flag football 2014 Beach handball All Beach kabaddi All Beach kurash 2014–2016 Beach sambo 2014–2016 Beach sepak takraw 2008–2016 Beach soccer All Beach volleyball All Beach water polo 2008–2010, since 2014 Beach woodball 2008–2016 Beach wrestling 2008, since 2014 Bodybuilding 2008–2010, 2014–2016 Coastal rowing 2016 Dragon boat 2008, 2012, 2026 Duathlon 2014 Extreme sports 2014 Footvolley 2014 Jet ski 2008–2010, 2014 Sport Years Ju-jitsu Since 2014 Marathon swimming 2008–2010, since 2014 Muaythai 2014–2016 Paragliding Accuracy 2008, 2014 Paragliding Cross Country 2008 Paramotoring 2012, 2014 Pencak silat 2008, 2016 Pétanque 2014–2016 Roller speed skating 2012 Shuttlecock 2016 Sailing 2008–2014, 2026 Sport climbing 2012–2014, 2026 Squash 2014 Surfing 2008 Tent pegging 2010 Teqball 2026 Triathle 2014 Triathlon 2008–2010, 2014 Vocotruyen 2016 Vovinam 2016 Waterskiing 2010–2014
Medal count Based on the addition of the 2026 Asian Beach Games :
See also
Events of the OCA (Continental) Asian Games Asian Winter Games Asian Youth Games Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games
Events of the OCA (Regional) East Asian Games Central Asian Games South Asian Games West Asian Games Southeast Asian Games Pacific Games
Events of the APC Asian Para Games Asian Youth Para Games
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