The 2026 Asian Beach Games will be an event that combines competition and relaxation.

Speaking at the First Heads of Delegation Workshop of the 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026, Xie Jing, Vice Chairman of Hainan Province and Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee of the Asian Beach Games, stated that the city looks forward to welcoming athletes and officials to participate in the sporting event and enjoy a relaxing vacation.

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

The 2026 Asian Beach Games will be an event that combines competition and relaxation.

Over 3,700 athletes from 45 National Olympic Committees across Asia have registered to participate in the event taking place from April 22-30, 2026. The Games will include 14 sports, 15 disciplines, and 63 events.

Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee, Ta Tinh, also expressed his view: “We firmly believe that Hainan will meet the expectations of all parties. We have successfully completed all preparations and encouraged many young people to participate in a spectacular and world-class 6th Asian Beach Games.”

Ninety-nine sporting events, including 10 international/world sporting events and 54 national sporting events, successfully held in 2025 will provide the Organizing Committee with valuable experience in organizing the Asian Beach Games. Hosting the Asian Beach Games is a key initiative for Hainan to comprehensively expand its economy .

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

Last year, Hainan province welcomed over 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