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2016 Asian Beach Games
Multi-sport event in Da Nang, Vietnam
Multi-sport event in Da Nang, Vietnam
| Field | Value | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| name | V Asian Beach Games | ||||||
| logo | 2016 Asian Beach Games logo.svg | ||||||
| size | 175 | ||||||
| host_city | Da Nang, Vietnam | ||||||
| motto | Shining Sea, Bright Future | ||||||
| (Vietnamese: Toả sáng đại dương, rực sáng tương lai)<ref>{{Cite web | url | http://thethaovietnam.vn/the-thao/hoi-nghi-dai-hoi-the-thao-bai-bien-chau-a-lan-thu-5-nam-2016-365-140463.html | title=Hội nghị Đại Hội Thể Thao Bãi Biển Châu Á lần thứ 5 năm 2016 | access-date=2015-09-17 | archive-date=2016-10-03 | archive-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.html | url-status=dead }} |
| nations | 41 | ||||||
| athletes | 2,197 | ||||||
| events | 172 in 22 sports | ||||||
| opening | September 24 | ||||||
| closing | October 3 | ||||||
| opened_by | Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc | ||||||
| closed_by | Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc | ||||||
| torch_lighter | Hoàng Xuân Vinh | ||||||
| stadium | Bien Dong Park | ||||||
| previous | Phuket 2014 | ||||||
| next | Sanya 2026 | ||||||
| website | abg2016.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.
Logo
The Games' logo is designed to simulate the waves and sand, as well as the healthy and active athletes participating in the Games.
With the power of sports, all parts of the logo rise up to form a large V shape (which means "Vietnam", "Victory" or the fifth Roman numeral which is read as "V") which confirms the role of the host countries, highlighting the spirit of competition as well as the aspirations of the athletes to win.
The combination of sea and sand waved together reflects the strength and strong wills of the Vietnamese, carries a friendly and welcoming message to all athletes and represents the solidarity and friendship of Asia.
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
| Name | Sport(s) |
|---|---|
| Bien Dong Park | Beach 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 Area | Shuttlecock, Petanque |
| My Khe Beach | Volleyball, Handball, Sepaktakraw |
| Son Thuy Beach | Athletics, 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
- "Hội nghị Đại Hội Thể Thao Bãi Biển Châu Á lần thứ 5 năm 2016".
- (8 May 2015). "5th ABG Đà Nẵng 2016".
- (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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