Asian Beach Games

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Asian Beach Games
Asian Games logo.svg
AbbreviationABG
First event 2008 Asian Beach Games in Bali, Indonesia
Occur every4 years
Last event 2016 Asian Beach Games in Da Nang, Vietnam
Next event 2026 Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China
PurposeBeach sports event for nations on the Asian continent

The Asian Beach Games, also known as ABG, is a multi-sport event held every four years 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. [1]

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In its history, six countries have hosted the Asian Beach Games. Forty-five nations have participated in the Games.

The most recent Games were held in Danang, Vietnam from 24 September to 3 October 2016, while the next edition is scheduled to be held from April 22 to 30, 2026 in Sanya, China. [2]

Participating nations

All 45 countries whose National Olympic Committee is recognized by the Olympic Council of Asia

List of Asian Beach Games

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Host cities of the Asian Beach Games
EditionYearHost cityHost nationOpened byStart dateEnd dateNationsCompetitorsSportsEventsTop placed teamRef.
I 2008 Bali Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono 18 October26 October411,6651759Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia  (INA) [3]
II 2010 Muscat Flag of Oman.svg Oman Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said 8 December16 December431,1311452Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand  (THA) [4]
III 2012 Haiyang Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China State councillor Ma Kai 16 June22 June431,3361349Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China  (CHN) [5]
IV 2014 Phuket Flag of Thailand.svg Thailand Privy Councilor Surayud Chulanont 14 November23 November422,33526168Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand  (THA) [6]
V 2016 Da Nang Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc 24 September3 October412,19714172Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam  (VIE) [7]
VI 2026 Sanya Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China 22 April30 April1461 [2]

Sports

Key:  = Discontinued

SportYears
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, 2010, 2026
Duathlon 2014
Extreme sports 2014
Footvolley 2014
Jet ski 2008–2010, 2014
SportYears
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

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand  (THA)1309791318
2Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam  (VIE)626870200
3Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China  (CHN)605564179
4Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia  (INA)422853123
5Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea  (KOR)223545102
6Flag of Iran.svg  Iran  (IRI)20211556
7Flag of Japan.svg  Japan  (JPN)14142250
8Flag of Mongolia.svg  Mongolia  (MGL)1441331
9Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan  (KAZ)13181748
10Flag of India.svg  India  (IND)1252946
11Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates  (UAE)119929
12Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Chinese Taipei  (TPE)10212960
13Flag of Qatar.svg  Qatar  (QAT)83920
14Flag of Oman.svg  Oman  (OMA)75618
15Flag of Bahrain.svg  Bahrain  (BRN)73111
16Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia  (MAS)6171942
17Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan  (PAK)6141636
18Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong  (HKG)6101632
19Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia  (CAM)661022
20Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan  (UZB)61916
21Flag of Myanmar.svg  Myanmar  (MYA)511521
22Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines  (PHI)5103247
23Flag of Laos.svg  Laos  (LAO)553343
24Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore  (SGP)531220
25Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait  (KUW)49821
26Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan  (JOR)47718
27Flag of Iraq.svg  Iraq  (IRQ)461222
28Flag of Syria.svg  Syria  (SYR)43815
29Flag of Turkmenistan.svg  Turkmenistan  (TKM)381627
30Flag of Lebanon.svg  Lebanon  (LBN)241117
31Flag of Afghanistan (2004-2021).svg  Afghanistan  (AFG)22610
32Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg  Kyrgyzstan  (KGZ)13711
33Flag of Brunei.svg  Brunei  (BRU)1269
34Flag of Yemen.svg  Yemen  (YEM)1124
35Flag of Tajikistan.svg  Tajikistan  (TJK)1045
36Flag of Macau.svg  Macau  (MAC)0167
37Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka  (SRI)0066
38Flag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh  (BAN)0033
39Flag of Maldives.svg  Maldives  (MDV)0011
Flag of Nepal.svg  Nepal  (NEP)0011
Flag of Palestine.svg  Palestine  (PLE)0011
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia  (KSA)0011
Totals (42 entries)5095097311,749

See also

References

  1. "ASIAN BEACH GAMES". Archived from the original on 2017-05-13. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  2. 1 2 "OCA announces return of Sanya Asian Beach Games in April 2026". oca.asia. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
  3. "1st ABG Bali 2008". OCA. Retrieved 18 October 2008.[ permanent dead link ]
  4. "2nd ABG Muscat 2010". OCA. Retrieved 8 December 2010.[ permanent dead link ]
  5. "3rd ABG Haiyang 2012". OCA. Retrieved 16 June 2012.[ permanent dead link ]
  6. "4th ABG Phuket 2014". OCA. Archived from the original on 2010-06-13. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  7. "5th ABG Danang 2016". OCA. Archived from the original on 2011-12-08. Retrieved 24 September 2016.