2016 Asian Beach Games
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| Host city |
 Đà Nẵng | ||
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| Motto | Shining Sea, Bright Future[1] | ||
| Nations participating | 45 | ||
| Events | 14 | ||
| Opening ceremony | 24 September 2016 | ||
| Closing ceremony | 3 October 2016 | ||
| Officially opened by | President Trần Đại Quang | ||
| Main venue | Chi Lăng Stadium | ||
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The Fifth Asian Beach Games will be held in Đà Nẵng, Vietnam.[2][3]
It will be the second time for Vietnam to host an Asia level multi-sports event, after Hanoi held Asian Indoor Games (2009) and Southeast Asian Games (2003). However, this will be the first time that the event will not held in Hanoi.
Mascot
The mascot of the games is unnamed swallow
Venues
| Image | Name | Sport(s) | Location | Capacity |
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Chi Lăng Stadium | Opening and closing ceremonies | Đà Nẵng | 28,000 |
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Non Nuoc | Beach volleyball | Đà Nẵng | -- |
References
- ↑ Hội nghị Đại Hội Thể Thao Bãi Biển Châu Á lần thứ 5 năm 2016
- ↑ "5th ABG Đà Nẵng 2016". 8 May 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ↑ "Rowing và Điền kinh được thống nhất đưa vào chương trình thi đấu của ABG 5". voc.org.vn. Vietnam Olympic Committee (VOC). 8 May 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
External links
| Preceded by Phuket |
Asian Beach Games Đà Nẵng 5th ABG (2016) |
Succeeded by Goa |
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