2008 Asian Beach Games
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The 2008 Asian Beach Games, the inaugural Asian Beach Games
, was held in Bali
, Indonesia from 18 October to 26 October 2008. The opening ceremony was held in the Garuda Wisnu Kencana
memorial park in Nusa Dua
, Badung.
It was the second time Indonesia hosted an Asia-level multi-sport event
, after Jakarta
held the 1962 Asian Games
.
Bali 2008 represents the water element that embodies the sporting event.
The shining sun comes from the emblem of the Olympic Council of Asia and represents its vital role in Asia's sport development and spreading energy created by the solidarity of the OCA.
The selection of the light and deep-blue effects represents the color of Balinese waters.
The two vertical lines represent two Pura (Balinese Hindu temple), an image of the gate to a Balinese house of worship which is signifies the ultimate hospitality of the Bali society in honouring and welcoming people from all over Asia
.
The two big waves represent the commitment as well as the enthusiasm of the host city to hold the 1st Asian Beach Games.
The letters "BALI 2008" are red to show the spirit of sportsmanship and the typeface selection emphasizes the pride of all athletes competing in Bali.
The official mascot of the 1st Asian Beach Games is Bali Starling
(Leucopsar Rothschildi), locally known as “Jalak Bali”, as well as the official mascot of Bali
and a bird species endemic
to this Island.
The bird symbolizes Bali with all its uniqueness and serves as a reminder that the bird, like Bali, is beautiful, yet sacred. It is therefore apt that the official mascot of Bali was chosen as the official mascot for the first Bali Asian Beach Games.
have more than five committed sponsors, such as:
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started on October 8, 2008 at Mrapen
, Grobogan, Central Java
which is famous for its eternal flame
. The flame was lit with the aid of natural gas
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From Mrapen
, the torch was carried to Semarang
. In the capital city
of Central Java
, the torch was carried to the Governor Office by Indonesia's famous sprinter, Suryo Agung Wibowo
.
On October 9, 2008, the torch arrived in Jakarta
. On the next day, the torch has been paraded from the City Hall
to Indonesia's Minister of Youth and Sport Office, and finally arrived at the Istana Merdeka
to be given to President
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
.
On October 10, 2008, the torch headed to Bali
for a 9 day inland tour across 10 regions (1 city
and 9 regencies).
More than 500 people(45 per district) were involved in the Torch Relay as torchbearer. They came from the sports world: athletes (local, national, and international), coaches, and officials. Besides that, more than 2,000 people participated in the parade.
The journey was a showcase of Indonesian culture, especially Balinese traditional art, dance, and music to international audiences.
The opening ceremony of the 1st Asian Beach Games has been held in the Garuda Wisnu Kencana
, a great monumental cultural park in Nusa Dua
, the most luxurious region in Bali
.
Indonesian President, Yudhoyono has officially opened the games when the torch reached the Garuda Wisnu Kencana
.
The show showcased highlights Indonesian cultural arts, and featured international performers such as Mark Lazarro from India
and Christian Bautista
from the Philippines
, and also famous national singer and composer, such as Reza Artamevira, Andre Hehanusa and Erwin Gutawa
.
Andre Hehanusa, Christian Bautista
, and Mark Lazarro sang To Be One while Indonesian female singer, Reza Artamevira, performed the games anthem, Together We Inspire the World.
About 41 country leaders and several very important persons, including British Royal Family
and Qatari Royal Family members, were present at the opening ceremony.
The 2008 Asian Beach Games were closed by Indonesia's Vice President
, Jusuf Kalla
on October 26, 2008.
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Sailing
Asian Beach Games
The Asian Beach Games is a multi-sport event to be held every two years among athletes representing countries from Asia. The games are regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia. The first games was held in 2008 in Bali, Indonesia....
, was held in Bali
Bali
Bali is an Indonesian island located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east...
, Indonesia from 18 October to 26 October 2008. The opening ceremony was held in the Garuda Wisnu Kencana
Garuda Wisnu Kencana
Mandala Garuda Wisnu Kencana, or Garuda Wisnu Kencana is a private cultural park on the Bukit Peninsula at the southern end of the island of Bali in Indonesia...
memorial park in Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua is known as an enclave of large international 5-star resorts in south-eastern Bali. It is located 40 kilometres from Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali, and administered under Kuta South District. Nusa Dua means two islands....
, Badung.
Bidding process
There was no bidding process for Bali to host the inaugural edition of the Asian Beach Games. Although there were six other country that show their interest to host the games, Bali was chosen by acclamation to host the games.It was the second time Indonesia hosted an Asia-level multi-sport event
Multi-sport event
A multi-sport event is an organized sporting event, often held over multiple days, featuring competition in many different sports between organized teams of athletes from nation-states. The first major, modern, multi-sport event of international significance was the modern Olympic Games.Many...
, after Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
held the 1962 Asian Games
1962 Asian Games
The 4th Asian Games were held from August 24, 1962 to September 4, 1962 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Most notable is the exclusion of Israel and the Republic of China from the Games....
.
Logo
The Official Logo of the 1st Asian Beach GamesAsian Beach Games
The Asian Beach Games is a multi-sport event to be held every two years among athletes representing countries from Asia. The games are regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia. The first games was held in 2008 in Bali, Indonesia....
Bali 2008 represents the water element that embodies the sporting event.
The shining sun comes from the emblem of the Olympic Council of Asia and represents its vital role in Asia's sport development and spreading energy created by the solidarity of the OCA.
The selection of the light and deep-blue effects represents the color of Balinese waters.
The two vertical lines represent two Pura (Balinese Hindu temple), an image of the gate to a Balinese house of worship which is signifies the ultimate hospitality of the Bali society in honouring and welcoming people from all over Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
.
The two big waves represent the commitment as well as the enthusiasm of the host city to hold the 1st Asian Beach Games.
The letters "BALI 2008" are red to show the spirit of sportsmanship and the typeface selection emphasizes the pride of all athletes competing in Bali.
Mascot
Bali Starling
The Bali Starling , also known as Rothschild’s Mynah, Bali Myna, or Bali Mynah, locally known as Jalak Bali, is a medium-sized , stocky myna, almost wholly white with a long, drooping crest, and black tips on the wings and tail. The bird has blue bare skin around the eyes, greyish legs and a yellow...
(Leucopsar Rothschildi), locally known as “Jalak Bali”, as well as the official mascot of Bali
Bali
Bali is an Indonesian island located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east...
and a bird species endemic
Endemism in birds
An endemic bird area is a region of the world that contains two or more restricted-range species, while a "secondary area" contains one or more restricted-range species. Both terms were devised by Birdlife International....
to this Island.
The bird symbolizes Bali with all its uniqueness and serves as a reminder that the bird, like Bali, is beautiful, yet sacred. It is therefore apt that the official mascot of Bali was chosen as the official mascot for the first Bali Asian Beach Games.
Sponsorship
The inaugural Asian Beach GamesAsian Beach Games
The Asian Beach Games is a multi-sport event to be held every two years among athletes representing countries from Asia. The games are regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia. The first games was held in 2008 in Bali, Indonesia....
have more than five committed sponsors, such as:
- SwatchSwatchSwatch is a brand name for a line of wrist watches from the Swatch Group, a Swiss conglomerate with vertical control of the production of Swiss watches and related products...
(official timekeeper and information system provider) - CarisbrookCarisbrookCarisbrook was a major sporting venue in Dunedin, New Zealand. The city's main domestic and international rugby union venue, it has also been used for other sports such as cricket, football, rugby league and motocross. Carisbrook has also hosted a Joe Cocker concert and frequently hosted pre-game...
(official wardrobe) - PertaminaPertaminaPertamina is an Indonesian government-owned corporation which extracts and refines the country's oil and gas reserves. It was created in August 1968 by the merger of Pertamin and Permina...
(Indonesian state-owned oil company) - PanasonicPanasonicPanasonic is an international brand name for Japanese electric products manufacturer Panasonic Corporation, which was formerly known as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd...
- SamsungSamsungThe Samsung Group is a South Korean multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea...
Calendar
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Beach handballBeach handball at the 2008 Asian Beach Games
Beach handball at the 2008 Asian Beach Games were held from October 18 to October 25, 2008 in Bali, Indonesia.-Medal table: -Medalists:- Group A :- Group B :-7th place match:-5th place match:-Final round:-Semifinals:-3rd place match:...
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Beach kabaddi at the 2008 Asian Beach Games
Beach kabaddi at the 2008 Asian Beach Games was held from 19 October to 22 October, 2008. Competitions were held at the Sanur Beach in Bali, Indonesia.-Medal table: -Medalists:-Preliminaries:--------------------------------------------...
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Beach sepaktakraw at the 2008 Asian Beach Games
Beach sepaktakraw at the 2008 Asian Beach Games were held from 18 October to 25 October 2008 in Bali, Indonesia.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Group A:-Group B:-Knockout round:-Group A:-Group B:-Knockout round:-Group X:-Group Y:...
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Beach soccer at the 2008 Asian Beach Games
Beach soccer at the 2008 Asian Beach Games were held from 19 October to 26 October 2008 in Bali, Indonesia.-Medal table: -Medalists:- Group A :--------------------- Group B :--------------------- Group C :------------...
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Beach water poloBeach water polo at the 2008 Asian Beach Games
Beach water polo at the 2008 Asian Beach Games was held from 19 October to 22 October in Bali, Indonesia.-Medal table: -Medalists:- Preliminaries:---------------------3rd place match:-Final:...
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Beach wrestlingBeach wrestling at the 2008 Asian Beach Games
Beach wrestling at the 2008 Asian Beach Games was held in Bali, Indonesia from 24 October to 25 October 2008. The competition included only men's events for four different weight categories.-Medal table:-Medalists:-65 kg:October 24-75 kg:...
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Bodybuilding at the 2008 Asian Beach Games
Bodybuilding at the 2008 Asian Beach Games was held in Bali, Indonesia from 19 October to 20 October 2008. The competition included only men's events for six different weight categories...
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Jet Ski at the 2008 Asian Beach Games
Jet ski at the 2008 Asian Beach Games were held from 23 October to 25 October 2008 in Bali, Indonesia.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Runabout 800:October 23–24-Runabout open:October 23–24-Ski open:October 23–24-Runabout endurance:October 25...
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Marathon swimmingMarathon swimming at the 2008 Asian Beach Games
Marathon swimming at the 2008 Asian Beach Games was held from 25 October to 26 October, 2008 in Bali, Indonesia.-Medal table:-Men:-Women:-5 km:October 25-10 km:October 26-5 km:October 25-10 km:October 26...
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Paragliding at the 2008 Asian Beach Games
Paragliding at the 2008 Asian Beach Games was held from 20 October to 24 October 2008 in Bali, Indonesia.-Medal table:-Accuracy:-Distance:-Men's individual:October 20–23-Men's team:October 20–23-Women's individual:October 20–23...
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SailingSailing at the 2008 Asian Beach Games
Sailing at the 2008 Asian Beach Games were held from 21 October to 25 October 2008 in Bali, Indonesia.-Medal table:-Men:-Women:-Open:-Mistral lightweight:October 21–25-Mistral heavyweight:October 21–25-RS:X:October 21–25-Mistral:...
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Surfing at the 2008 Asian Beach Games
Surfing at the 2008 Asian Beach Games was held from 19 October to 23 October 2008 in Bali, Indonesia.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Qualifying round 1:-Qualifying round 2:-Repechage 1:-Repechage 2:-Qualifying round 3:-Repechage 3:...
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TriathlonTriathlon at the 2008 Asian Beach Games
Triathlon at the 2008 Asian Beach Games was held 26 October, 2008 in Bali, Indonesia.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Men's individual:October 26-Women's individual:October 26...
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WoodballWoodball at the 2008 Asian Beach Games
Woodball at the 2008 Asian Beach Games was held from 18 October to 22 October, 2008 in Bali, Indonesia.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Men's singles:October 18–22-Men's team:October 18–21-Women's singles:October 18–22-Women's team:October 18–21...
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Torch relay
The Bali Asian Beach Games Torch RelayTorch relay
Torch relay may refer to:*The carrying of the Olympic Torch**Any of the Olympic torch relays*Pan American Torch, a torch relay associated with the Panamerican Games*Asian Games Torch, a torch relay associated with the Asian Games...
started on October 8, 2008 at Mrapen
Mrapen
Mrapen is the name of eternal flame that came out from the soil . This natural phenomenon is located at Manggarmas village, Godong, Purwodadi Grobogan district, Central Java, Indonesia. This eternal flame was created through natural geological phenomena; the leaking of natural gas from the ground...
, Grobogan, Central Java
Central Java
Central Java is a province of Indonesia. The administrative capital is Semarang. It is one of six provinces on the island of Java.This province is the province of high Human Development in Indonesia and its Points Development Index countries is equivalent to Lebanon. The province of Central Java...
which is famous for its eternal flame
Eternal flame
An eternal flame is a flame or torch that burns day and night for an indefinite period. The flame that burned constantly at Delphi was an archaic feature, "alien to the ordinary Greek temple"....
. The flame was lit with the aid of natural gas
Natural gas
Natural gas is a naturally occurring gas mixture consisting primarily of methane, typically with 0–20% higher hydrocarbons . It is found associated with other hydrocarbon fuel, in coal beds, as methane clathrates, and is an important fuel source and a major feedstock for fertilizers.Most natural...
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From Mrapen
Mrapen
Mrapen is the name of eternal flame that came out from the soil . This natural phenomenon is located at Manggarmas village, Godong, Purwodadi Grobogan district, Central Java, Indonesia. This eternal flame was created through natural geological phenomena; the leaking of natural gas from the ground...
, the torch was carried to Semarang
Semarang
- Economy :The western part of the city is home to many industrial parks and factories. The port of Semarang is located on the north coast and it is the main shipping port for the province of Central Java. Many small manufacturers are located in Semarang, producing goods such as textiles,...
. In the capital city
Semarang
- Economy :The western part of the city is home to many industrial parks and factories. The port of Semarang is located on the north coast and it is the main shipping port for the province of Central Java. Many small manufacturers are located in Semarang, producing goods such as textiles,...
of Central Java
Central Java
Central Java is a province of Indonesia. The administrative capital is Semarang. It is one of six provinces on the island of Java.This province is the province of high Human Development in Indonesia and its Points Development Index countries is equivalent to Lebanon. The province of Central Java...
, the torch was carried to the Governor Office by Indonesia's famous sprinter, Suryo Agung Wibowo
Suryo Agung Wibowo
Suryo Agung Wibowo is an Indonesian sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres. Dubbed as "the Fastest Man in Southeast Asia," his personal best time, also the current Southeast Asian Games record is 10.17 seconds achieved at the 2009 Southeast Asian Games in Laos.He competed at the 2003 World...
.
On October 9, 2008, the torch arrived in Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
. On the next day, the torch has been paraded from the City Hall
City hall
In local government, a city hall, town hall or a municipal building or civic centre, is the chief administrative building of a city...
to Indonesia's Minister of Youth and Sport Office, and finally arrived at the Istana Merdeka
Istana Merdeka
Merdeka Palace , is a palace in Central Jakarta, Indonesia, used as the official residence of the President of the Republic of Indonesia. The palace is located directly in front of Merdeka Square and The National Monument. The palace previously served as a residence for the Governor-General of the...
to be given to President
President of Indonesia
The President of the Republic of Indonesia is the head of state and the head of government of the Republic of Indonesia.The first president was Sukarno and the current president is Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.- Sukarno era :...
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono AC , is an Indonesian politician and retired Army general officer who has been President of Indonesia since 2004....
.
On October 10, 2008, the torch headed to Bali
Bali
Bali is an Indonesian island located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east...
for a 9 day inland tour across 10 regions (1 city
Denpasar
Denpasar is the capital city of the province of Bali, Indonesia. It has a rapidly expanding population of 788,445 in 2010, up from 533,252 in the previous decade. It is located at .-History:...
and 9 regencies).
More than 500 people(45 per district) were involved in the Torch Relay as torchbearer. They came from the sports world: athletes (local, national, and international), coaches, and officials. Besides that, more than 2,000 people participated in the parade.
The journey was a showcase of Indonesian culture, especially Balinese traditional art, dance, and music to international audiences.
Opening ceremony
Garuda Wisnu Kencana
Mandala Garuda Wisnu Kencana, or Garuda Wisnu Kencana is a private cultural park on the Bukit Peninsula at the southern end of the island of Bali in Indonesia...
, a great monumental cultural park in Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua is known as an enclave of large international 5-star resorts in south-eastern Bali. It is located 40 kilometres from Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali, and administered under Kuta South District. Nusa Dua means two islands....
, the most luxurious region in Bali
Bali
Bali is an Indonesian island located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east...
.
Indonesian President, Yudhoyono has officially opened the games when the torch reached the Garuda Wisnu Kencana
Garuda Wisnu Kencana
Mandala Garuda Wisnu Kencana, or Garuda Wisnu Kencana is a private cultural park on the Bukit Peninsula at the southern end of the island of Bali in Indonesia...
.
The show showcased highlights Indonesian cultural arts, and featured international performers such as Mark Lazarro from India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
and Christian Bautista
Christian Bautista
Christian Joseph Morata Bautista , more popularly known by his screen name Christian Bautista, is a Filipino singer, actor, host, and model. He was a finalist of Star In A Million, a Philippine reality show aired on ABS-CBN channel, winning the 4th place in the competition in 2003...
from the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, and also famous national singer and composer, such as Reza Artamevira, Andre Hehanusa and Erwin Gutawa
Erwin Gutawa
Erwin Gutawa is an Indonesian composer and father of Gita Gutawa. In 1985, he started his professional music career by joining the jazz band Karimata, later becoming an independent composer in 1991. As a composer, he won the 1992 Midnight Sun Song Festival in Finland together with Ruth Sahanaya...
.
Andre Hehanusa, Christian Bautista
Christian Bautista
Christian Joseph Morata Bautista , more popularly known by his screen name Christian Bautista, is a Filipino singer, actor, host, and model. He was a finalist of Star In A Million, a Philippine reality show aired on ABS-CBN channel, winning the 4th place in the competition in 2003...
, and Mark Lazarro sang To Be One while Indonesian female singer, Reza Artamevira, performed the games anthem, Together We Inspire the World.
About 41 country leaders and several very important persons, including British Royal Family
British Royal Family
The British Royal Family is the group of close relatives of the monarch of the United Kingdom. The term is also commonly applied to the same group of people as the relations of the monarch in her or his role as sovereign of any of the other Commonwealth realms, thus sometimes at variance with...
and Qatari Royal Family members, were present at the opening ceremony.
The 2008 Asian Beach Games were closed by Indonesia's Vice President
Vice President of Indonesia
The Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia is the first in the line of succession in the Republic of Indonesia.-History of the office:The Indonesian Vice Presidency was established during the formulation of the 1945 constitution by the Researching Body for the Preparation of the Indonesian...
, Jusuf Kalla
Jusuf Kalla
is an Indonesian politician who was the 10th Vice President of Indonesia from 2004 to 2009 and Chairman of the Golkar Party during the same period. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the 2009 presidential election.-Early life:...
on October 26, 2008.
Sports
- 3-on-3 basketball (2)
- Beach handballBeach handballBeach handball is a team sport where two teams pass and bounce a ball, trying to throw it in the goal of the opposing team. The game is similar to team handball, but is not played in a sports hall but on sand instead...
(2) - Beach kabaddi (2)
- Beach sepaktakraw (4)
- Beach soccerBeach soccerBeach soccer, also known as beach football or beasal, is a variant of association football played on a beach or some form of sand. The game emphasises skill, agility and shooting at goal....
(1) - Beach volleyballBeach volleyballBeach volleyball, or sand volleyball, is an Olympic team sport played by two teams of two players on a sand court divided by a net.Like volleyball, the object of the game is to send the ball over the net in order to ground it on the opponent’s court, and to prevent the same effort by the opponent....
(2)
- Beach water polo (1)
- Beach wrestling (4)
- BodybuildingBodybuildingBodybuilding is a form of body modification involving intensive muscle hypertrophy. An individual who engages in this activity is referred to as a bodybuilder. In competitive and professional bodybuilding, bodybuilders display their physiques to a panel of judges, who assign points based on their...
(6) - Dragon boatDragon boatA dragon boat is a human-powered watercraft traditionally made, in the Pearl River delta region of southern China - Guangdong Province, of teak wood to various designs and sizes. In other parts of China different woods are used to build these traditional watercraft...
(6) - Jet skiJet skiJet Ski is the brand name of a personal watercraft manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The name is sometimes mistakenly used by those unfamiliar with the personal watercraft industry to refer to any type of personal watercraft; however, the name is a valid trademark registered with the...
(4) - Marathon swimmingMarathon swimmingMarathon swimming, or ultra-long-distance swimming, is a class of open water swimming. Unlike the use of the term for foot-races where the distance is well-defined, the distance of a marathon swim varies from event to event. Tides, surface currents and wind-chop are major determinants of...
(4)
- ParaglidingParaglidingParagliding is the recreational and competitive adventure sport of flying paragliders: lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure...
(8) - Pencak silatPencak SilatPencak silat is an umbrella term for the indigenous martial arts created in Indonesia. The leading organization of pencak silat in Indonesia is IPSI...
(8) - SailingSailingSailing is the propulsion of a vehicle and the control of its movement with large foils called sails. By changing the rigging, rudder, and sometimes the keel or centre board, a sailor manages the force of the wind on the sails in order to move the boat relative to its surrounding medium and...
(6) - SurfingSurfingSurfing' is a surface water sport in which the surfer rides a surfboard on the crest and face of a wave which is carrying the surfer towards the shore...
(5) - TriathlonTriathlonA triathlon is a multi-sport event involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance events. While many variations of the sport exist, triathlon, in its most popular form, involves swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession over various distances...
(2) - WoodballWoodballWoodball is a sport where a mallet is used to pass a ball through gates. This game can be played in grass, sand or indoor. The sport is in the program of Asian Beach Games.-External links:**...
(4)
Participating nations
There were 42 Asian countries confirmed to participate in the game.Medal table
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Venues
- Kuta Beach
Bodybuilding, Dragon boat, Surfing
- Nusa DuaNusa DuaNusa Dua is known as an enclave of large international 5-star resorts in south-eastern Bali. It is located 40 kilometres from Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali, and administered under Kuta South District. Nusa Dua means two islands....
- Benoa
3-on-3 basketball, Beach kabaddi, Pencak silat, Water polo, Beach wrestling, Jet ski, Paragliding, Woodball
- Sanur Beach
Beach sepaktakraw, Beach volleyball,
- Mertasari Beach
Beach handball, Beach soccer, Marathon swimming, Triathlon
- Serangan Island
Sailing
External links
- Bali 2008 – 1st Asian Beach Games – Olympic Council of AsiaOlympic Council of AsiaThe Olympic Council of Asia is a governing body of sports in Asia, currently with 45 member National Olympic Committees. The current president is Sheikh Fahad Al-Sabah. The oldest NOC is from Japan and Philippines, recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1911; whereas East Timor is...
official site - Asian Beach Games – unofficial site
- The Big Picture – The Boston GlobeThe Boston GlobeThe Boston Globe is an American daily newspaper based in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Globe has been owned by The New York Times Company since 1993...