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.
5-784: 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 ;. All 45 countries whose National Olympic Committee is recognized by the Olympic Council of Asia 2016 Asian Beach Games The 5th Asian Beach Games ( Vietnamese : Đại hội Thể thao Bãi biển châu Á lần thứ năm )
10-467: 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
15-612: 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. 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
20-410: The solidarity and friendship of Asia. 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
25-519: 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. 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
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