Asian Beach Games
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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 (OCA). The Games are described as the second largest multi-sport event after the Asian Games and the popularity is increasing well, due to low cost of temporary venues, and sand & sea are already available in its place, while the spectators/tourists are also already available in sand & sea tourist areas.[1] Which the first Asian Beach Games has been held in Bali Island.
In its history, six nations have hosted the Asian Beach Games. Forty-five nations have participated in the Games.
The last Games was held in Danang, Vietnam from 24 September to 3 October 2016, while the next games will be held in 2020. Cambodia, India, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan have already expressed interest in hosting the 2020 edition.[2]
Participating nations
All 45 countries whose National Olympic Committee is recognized by the Olympic Council of Asia
List of Asian Beach Games
Host cities of the Asian Beach Games
Sports
Sport | Years |
3-on-3 basketball | 2008, since 2012 |
Air sports | 2008, 2012–2014 |
Beach athletics | Since 2014 |
Beach flag football | 2014 only |
Beach handball | All |
Beach kabaddi | All |
Beach kurash | Since 2014 |
Beach sambo | Since 2014 |
Beach sepak takraw | All |
Beach soccer | All |
Beach volleyball | All |
Beach water polo | 2008–2010, since 2014 |
Beach woodball | All |
Beach wrestling | 2008, since 2014 |
Bodybuilding | 2008–2010, since 2014 |
Coastal rowing | 2016 only |
Dragon boat | 2008, 2010 |
Duathlon | 2014 only |
Extreme sports | 2014 only |
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All-time medal count
See also
- Events of the OCA (Continental)
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- Events of the OCA (Regional)
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1 Merged to form Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.2 Inter-continental event involving Asia and Africa. |
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