2016 Asian Beach Games

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The 5th Asian Beach Games (Template:Langx) was held in Da Nang, Vietnam.[1][2] 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 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

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Chim Yen, the official 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

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Calendar

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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.

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Sponsors

References

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External links

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  • Official website
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