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2016 Asian Beach Games

Multi-sport event in Da Nang, Vietnam

2016 Asian Beach Games

Multi-sport event in Da Nang, Vietnam

FieldValue
nameV Asian Beach Games
logo2016 Asian Beach Games logo.svg
size175
host_cityDa Nang, Vietnam
mottoShining Sea, Bright Future
(Vietnamese: Toả sáng đại dương, rực sáng tương lai)<ref>{{Cite weburlhttp://thethaovietnam.vn/the-thao/hoi-nghi-dai-hoi-the-thao-bai-bien-chau-a-lan-thu-5-nam-2016-365-140463.htmltitle=Hội nghị Đại Hội Thể Thao Bãi Biển Châu Á lần thứ 5 năm 2016access-date=2015-09-17archive-date=2016-10-03archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161003075931/http://thethaovietnam.vn/the-thao/hoi-nghi-dai-hoi-the-thao-bai-bien-chau-a-lan-thu-5-nam-2016-365-140463.htmlurl-status=dead }}
nations41
athletes2,197
events172 in 22 sports
openingSeptember 24
closingOctober 3
opened_byPrime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc
closed_byPrime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc
torch_lighterHoàng Xuân Vinh
stadiumBien Dong Park
previousPhuket 2014
nextSanya 2026
websiteabg2016.com

(Vietnamese: Toả sáng đại dương, rực sáng tương lai)

The 5th Asian Beach Games () was held in Da Nang, Vietnam. It was the second time for Vietnam to host an Asian multi-sports event, after Hanoi held the 2009 Asian Indoor Games. This was only the first time that an event was not held in Hanoi.

Mascot

Chim Yen, the official mascot.

The mascot of the games is a swiftlet named Chim Yen. Special characteristic of the southern central coastal region of Vietnam is famous for bird nest - a product of high economic value in general and a specialty of Da Nang in particular.

The mascot is a stylized little boy with funny hair on the head, a small V-shaped tail (a characteristic of oats), holding a lit torch represents the spirit of unity, peace and health of human life. The sun of the Olympic Council of Asia and on the traditional wave of mascot costumes symbolizing the Asian Beach Games. The colors used for the mascot is blue, red, black and gold representing the blue sea water, golden sand and feathers of birds.

Venues

NameSport(s)
Bien Dong ParkBeach soccer, Kabaddi, Fitness, Basketball 3x3, Water polo, Muaythai, Vietnam traditional martial arts, Wrestling, Sambo, Jujitsu, Kurash, Vovinam, Pencak Silat, Open Water Swimming, Coastal Rowing, Opening and closing ceremonies
Phuong Trang AreaShuttlecock, Petanque
My Khe BeachVolleyball, Handball, Sepaktakraw
Son Thuy BeachAthletics, Woodball

Sports

Aquatics

  • Calendar

    Participating nations

    41 out of the 45 Asian countries took part. Palestine, Yemen, North Korea, and Saudi Arabia did not compete, while Kuwait competed as Independent Olympic Athletes due to suspension for political interference. Below is a list of all the participating NOCs; the number of competitors per delegation is indicated in brackets.

    • AFG
    • BRN
    • BAN
    • BHU
    • BRU
    • CAM
    • CHN
    • TPE
    • TLS
    • HKG
    • IOA
    • IND
    • INA
    • IRI
    • IRQ
    • JPN
    • JOR
    • KAZ
    • KGZ
    • LAO
    • LIB
    • MAC
    • MAS
    • MDV
    • MGL
    • MYA
    • NEP
    • OMA
    • PAK
    • PHI
    • QAT
    • SGP
    • KOR
    • SRI
    • SYR
    • TJK
    • THA
    • TKM
    • UAE
    • UZB
    • VIE

    Medal table

    Sponsors

    • Football Thai Factory Sporting Goods Co, Ltd.
    • Bao Viet Insurance Company

    References

    References

    1. "Hội nghị Đại Hội Thể Thao Bãi Biển Châu Á lần thứ 5 năm 2016".
    2. (8 May 2015). "5th ABG Đà Nẵng 2016".
    3. (8 May 2015). "Rowing và Điền kinh được thống nhất đưa vào chương trình thi đấu của ABG 5". Vietnam Olympic Committee (VOC).
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