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]
| Asian Beach Games | |
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| Games | |
| Organisations | |
| Abbreviation | ABG |
|---|---|
| First event | 2008 Asian Beach Games in Bali, Indonesia |
| Occur every | 2 years |
| Last event | 2026 Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China |
| Next event | 2028 Asian Beach Games in Cebu City, Philippines |
| Purpose | Beach sports event for nations on the Asian continent |
| Headquarters | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
| President | Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani |
| Website | oca.asia |
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
edit45 nations whose NOCs are recognized by the OCA compete at the Asian Beach Games.
Afghanistan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Brunei
Cambodia
China
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
North Korea
South Korea
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Macau
Malaysia
Maldives
Mongolia
Myanmar
Nepal
Oman
Pakistan
Palestine
Philippines
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Syria
Chinese Taipei
Tajikistan
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Turkmenistan
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Yemen
List of Asian Beach Games
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| Edition | Year | Host city | Host nation | Opened by | Start date | End date | Countries | Competitors | Sports | Events | Top-ranked team | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 2008 | Bali | Indonesia |
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono | 18 October | 26 October | 41 | 1,665 | 17 | 59 | Indonesia |
[3] |
| II | 2010 | Muscat | Oman |
Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said | 8 December | 16 December | 43 | 1,131 | 14 | 52 | Thailand |
[4] |
| III | 2012 | Haiyang | China |
State Councillor Ma Kai | 16 June | 22 June | 43 | 1,336 | 13 | 49 | China |
[5] |
| IV | 2014 | Phuket | Thailand |
Privy Councilor Surayud Chulanont | 14 November | 23 November | 42 | 2,335 | 26 | 168 | Thailand |
[6] |
| V | 2016 | Da Nang | Vietnam |
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc | 24 September | 3 October | 41 | 2,197 | 21 | 172 | Vietnam |
[7] |
| VI | 2026[a] | Sanya | China |
State Councillor Shen Yiqin | 22 April | 30 April | 45 | 1,635 | 14 | 62 | China |
[8] |
| VII | 2028 | Cebu City | Philippines |
Future event | March | Future event | 24 | Future event | [2] | |||
- ↑ 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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Medal count
editBased on the addition of the 2026 Asian Beach Games :
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | 140 | 106 | 100 | 346 |
| 2 | China | 84 | 73 | 77 | 234 |
| 3 | Vietnam | 65 | 73 | 75 | 213 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 43 | 30 | 53 | 126 |
| 5 | Iran | 29 | 22 | 15 | 66 |
| 6 | South Korea | 23 | 39 | 50 | 112 |
| 7 | India | 15 | 7 | 30 | 52 |
| 8 | Kazakhstan | 14 | 19 | 23 | 56 |
| 9 | Japan | 14 | 15 | 24 | 53 |
| 10 | Mongolia | 14 | 5 | 16 | 35 |
| 11 | United Arab Emirates | 13 | 11 | 11 | 35 |
| 12 | Chinese Taipei | 10 | 22 | 33 | 65 |
| 13 | Qatar | 10 | 4 | 9 | 23 |
| 14 | Philippines | 8 | 14 | 34 | 56 |
| 15 | Oman | 7 | 6 | 6 | 19 |
| 16 | Bahrain | 7 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| 17 | Uzbekistan | 7 | 1 | 9 | 17 |
| 18 | Malaysia | 6 | 17 | 20 | 43 |
| 19 | Pakistan | 6 | 16 | 17 | 39 |
| 20 | Hong Kong | 6 | 12 | 17 | 35 |
| 21 | Cambodia | 6 | 7 | 11 | 24 |
| 22 | Singapore | 6 | 4 | 13 | 23 |
| 23 | Myanmar | 5 | 11 | 8 | 24 |
| 24 | Laos | 5 | 5 | 33 | 43 |
| 25 | Kuwait | 4 | 9 | 8 | 21 |
| 26 | Iraq | 4 | 7 | 12 | 23 |
| 27 | Jordan | 4 | 7 | 7 | 18 |
| 28 | Syria | 4 | 3 | 8 | 15 |
| 29 | Turkmenistan | 3 | 8 | 16 | 27 |
| 30 | Lebanon | 2 | 4 | 12 | 18 |
| 31 | Afghanistan | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 |
| 32 | Kyrgyzstan | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 |
| 33 | Sri Lanka | 1 | 2 | 10 | 13 |
| 34 | Brunei | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| 35 | Yemen | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 36 | Tajikistan | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 37 | North Korea | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 38 | Macau | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 39 | Bangladesh | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 40 | Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 41 | Nepal | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 42 | Maldives | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Palestine | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (43 entries) | 571 | 573 | 802 | 1,946 | |
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "ASIAN BEACH GAMES". Archived from the original on 2017-05-13. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- 1 2 "OCA signs host city contract with Philippines for 7th Asian Beach Games in 2028". Olympic Council of Asia. 27 April 2026.
- ↑ "1st ABG Bali 2008". OCA. Retrieved 18 October 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "2nd ABG Muscat 2010". OCA. Retrieved 8 December 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "3rd ABG Haiyang 2012". OCA. Retrieved 16 June 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "4th ABG Phuket 2014". OCA. Archived from the original on 2010-06-13. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ↑ "5th ABG Danang 2016". OCA. Archived from the original on 2011-12-08. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
- ↑ "OCA announces return of Sanya Asian Beach Games in April 2026". oca.asia. Retrieved 2025-05-19.