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| Abbreviation | ABG |
|---|---|
| First event | 2008 Asian Beach Games in Bali, Indonesia |
| Occur every | 4 years |
| Last event | 2016 Asian Beach Games in Danang, Vietnam |
| Purpose | Beach 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 (OCA). 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, 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 was scheduled to be held in Sanya, China;.[2][failed verification]
- ^ "ASIAN BEACH GAMES". Archived from the original on 2017-05-13. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ^ Butler, Nick (3 October 2016). "Exclusive: Two landlocked countries among those in contention for next Asian Beach Games". Inside the Games. Retrieved 5 October 2016.