2016 Asian Beach Games
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The 5th Asian Beach Games ( vi, Đại hội Thể thao Bãi biển châu Á lần thứ năm) was held in
Da Nang Nang or DanangSee also Danang Dragons ( ; vi, Đà Nẵng, ) is a class-1 municipality and the fifth-largest city in Vietnam by municipal population. It lies on the coast of the East Sea of Vietnam at the mouth of the Hàn River, and is one ...
, Vietnam. It was the second time for Vietnam to host an Asian multi-sports event, after Hanoi held the
2009 Asian Indoor Games The 2009 Asian Indoor Games ( vi, Đại hội Thể thao Trong nhà châu Á 2009), officially the 3rd Asian Indoor Games ( vi, Đại hội Thể thao Trong nhà châu Á lần thứ 3) and also known as Vietnam 2009, were a pancontinential indoo ...
. This was only the first time that an event was not held in Hanoi.


Logo

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

The mascot of the games is a swiftlet named Chim Yen. Special characteristic of the southern central coastal region of Vietnam is famous for
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- a product of high economic value in general and a specialty of
Da Nang Nang or DanangSee also Danang Dragons ( ; vi, Đà Nẵng, ) is a class-1 municipality and the fifth-largest city in Vietnam by municipal population. It lies on the coast of the East Sea of Vietnam at the mouth of the Hàn River, and is one ...
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


Sports

* * Aquatics ** ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


Calendar


Participating nations

41 out of the 45 Asian countries took part.
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, 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


Medal table


Sponsors

* Football Thai Factory Sporting Goods Co, Ltd. * Bao Viet Insurance Company


References


External links

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Official website
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