The 2026 Asian Beach Games will be a hybrid event of competition and leisure.

Hainan Province Vice Governor and Deputy Head of the Sanya Asian Beach Games Organizing Committee Xie Jing said at the First Heads of Delegation Workshop of the 6th Sanya 2026 Asian Beach Games that the city looks forward to welcoming athletes and officials to attend the sports event as well as for vacation.

“Our event may not be the biggest sporting event (on the Olympic Council of Asia’s calendar) next year, but Sanya is definitely a city that can combine competitions with holidays. So we look forward to seeing everyone again in Sanya, a resort city located in the south of Hainan Island, China, famous for its tropical climate and a popular tourist destination, next year and sincerely invite all of you to bring your families to Sanya, to Hainan for a holiday,” emphasized Xie Jing, Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee.

The 2026 Asian Beach Games will be a hybrid event of competition and leisure.

More than 3,700 athletes from 45 National Olympic Committees across Asia have registered to participate in the event, which will take place from April 22 to 30, 2026. The Games will feature 14 sports, 15 disciplines and 63 events.

Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee Xie Jing also expressed his opinion: “We firmly believe that Hainan will meet the expectations of all parties. We have completed all the preparations excellently and encouraged many young people to participate in a unique and classy 6th Asian Beach Games”.

The 99 sporting events, including 10 international/world sporting events and 54 national sporting events successfully held by 2025, will provide the Organizing Committee with valuable experience in hosting the Asian Beach Games. Hosting the Asian Beach Games is an important initiative of Hainan to comprehensively expand its economy .

"We will use the Congress as a bridge and a window to jointly showcase Hainan's construction achievements and its unique charm to Asia and the world , and build a platform for Asia to work together, join hands and create a better life through interaction," added Xie Jing, Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee.

Last year, Hainan province welcomed more than 97 million tourists.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/dai-hoi-the-thao-bai-bien-chau-a-2026-se-la-mot-su-kien-ket-hop-giua-thi-dau-va-nghi-ngoi-20251208143849606.htm