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Asian Beach Games
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Asian Beach Games
AbbreviationABG
First event2008 Asian Beach Games in Bali, Indonesia
Occur every2 years
Last event2026 Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China
Next event2028 Asian Beach Games in Cebu City, Philippines
PurposeBeach sports event for nations on the Asian continent
HeadquartersKuwait City, Kuwait
PresidentJoaan bin Hamad Al Thani
Websiteoca.asia

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]

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.[2]

Participating nations

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45 nations whose NOCs are recognized by the OCA compete at the Asian Beach Games.

List of Asian Beach Games

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Host cities of the Asian Beach Games
Edition Year Host city Host nation Opened by Start date End date Countries Competitors Sports Events Top-ranked team Ref.
I 2008 Bali BERJAYA Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono 18 October 26 October 41 1,665 17 59 BERJAYA Indonesia [3]
II 2010 Muscat BERJAYA Oman Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said 8 December 16 December 43 1,131 14 52 BERJAYA Thailand [4]
III 2012 Haiyang BERJAYA China State Councillor Ma Kai 16 June 22 June 43 1,336 13 49 BERJAYA China [5]
IV 2014 Phuket BERJAYA Thailand Privy Councilor Surayud Chulanont 14 November 23 November 42 2,335 26 168 BERJAYA Thailand [6]
V 2016 Da Nang BERJAYA Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc 24 September 3 October 41 2,197 21 172 BERJAYA Vietnam [7]
VI 2026[a] Sanya BERJAYA China State Councillor Shen Yiqin 22 April 30 April 45 1,635 14 62 BERJAYA China [8]
VII 2028 Cebu City BERJAYA Philippines Future event March Future event 24 Future event [2]
  1. ↑ Originally scheduled for 28 November–6 December 2020, the Games were postponed to 2–10 April 2021, and then again to 2026 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sports

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Key:   = Discontinued

SportYears
3x3 basketball2008, since 2012
Air sports2008, 2012–2014
Aquathon2026
Beach athleticsSince 2014
Beach flag football2014
Beach handballAll
Beach kabaddiAll
Beach kurash2014–2016
Beach sambo2014–2016
Beach sepak takraw2008–2016
Beach soccerAll
Beach volleyballAll
Beach water polo2008–2010, since 2014
Beach woodball2008–2016
Beach wrestling2008, since 2014
Bodybuilding2008–2010, 2014–2016
Coastal rowing2016
Dragon boat2008, 2012, 2026
Duathlon2014
Extreme sports2014
Footvolley2014
Jet ski2008–2010, 2014
SportYears
Ju-jitsuSince 2014
Marathon swimming2008–2010, since 2014
Muaythai2014–2016
Paragliding Accuracy2008, 2014
Paragliding Cross Country2008
Paramotoring2012, 2014
Pencak silat2008, 2016
Pétanque2014–2016
Roller speed skating2012
Shuttlecock2016
Sailing2008–2014, 2026
Sport climbing2012–2014, 2026
Squash2014
Surfing2008
Tent pegging2010
Teqball2026
Triathle2014
Triathlon2008–2010, 2014
Vocotruyen2016
Vovinam2016
Waterskiing2010–2014

Medal count

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Based on the addition of the 2026 Asian Beach Games :

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1BERJAYA Thailand140106100346
2BERJAYA China847377234
3BERJAYA Vietnam657375213
4BERJAYA Indonesia433053126
5BERJAYA Iran29221566
6BERJAYA South Korea233950112
7BERJAYA India1573052
8BERJAYA Kazakhstan14192356
9BERJAYA Japan14152453
10BERJAYA Mongolia1451635
11BERJAYA United Arab Emirates13111135
12BERJAYA Chinese Taipei10223365
13BERJAYA Qatar104923
14BERJAYA Philippines8143456
15BERJAYA Oman76619
16BERJAYA Bahrain73212
17BERJAYA Uzbekistan71917
18BERJAYA Malaysia6172043
19BERJAYA Pakistan6161739
20BERJAYA Hong Kong6121735
21BERJAYA Cambodia671124
22BERJAYA Singapore641323
23BERJAYA Myanmar511824
24BERJAYA Laos553343
25BERJAYA Kuwait49821
26BERJAYA Iraq471223
27BERJAYA Jordan47718
28BERJAYA Syria43815
29BERJAYA Turkmenistan381627
30BERJAYA Lebanon241218
31BERJAYA Afghanistan22610
32BERJAYA Kyrgyzstan13812
33BERJAYA Sri Lanka121013
34BERJAYA Brunei1269
35BERJAYA Yemen1124
36BERJAYA Tajikistan1045
37BERJAYA North Korea0202
38BERJAYA Macau0167
39BERJAYA Bangladesh0044
40BERJAYA Saudi Arabia0033
41BERJAYA Nepal0022
42BERJAYA Maldives0011
BERJAYA Palestine0011
Totals (43 entries)5715738021,946

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "ASIAN BEACH GAMES". Archived from the original on 2017-05-13. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  2. 1 2 "OCA signs host city contract with Philippines for 7th Asian Beach Games in 2028". Olympic Council of Asia. 27 April 2026.
  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.
  8. ↑ "OCA announces return of Sanya Asian Beach Games in April 2026". oca.asia. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
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