Asian Beach Games


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 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, 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 games will be held in 2020 in Sanya, China; the 2020 Games will be the first to break away from the 2-year cycle.

Participating nations

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

List of Asian Beach Games

EditionYearHost CityHost NationOpened byNationsCompetitorsSportsEventsTop Placed Team
I2008Bali18 October26 October411,6651759
II2010MuscatSultan Qaboos bin Said al Said431,1311452
III2012HaiyangState councillor Ma Kai16 June22 June431,3361349
IV2014Phuket422,33526168
V2016Da NangPrime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc412,19714172
VI2020Sanya22

Sports



Medal count

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