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Asian Beach Games return in Sanya as Philippines backs sports tourism push

JOURNALISTS are taken to a tour of the Tianya Haijiao Ring Theater which will be the venue of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 6th Sanya Asian Beach Games [POC photo]

January 23, 2026

The Asian Beach Games make a long-awaited comeback this summer in Sanya, China, aligning with the Philippines’ growing push for sports tourism and global hosting ambitions.

POC lines up SEA Plus Youth Games, Asian Beach Games hosting for 2027–2028

POC president Abraham Tolentino outlines upcoming international hosting plans.

January 2, 2026

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Just days into the new year, the Philippine Olympic Committee confirmed plans to host two major international events, securing the SEA Plus Youth Games in late 2027 and targeting the Asian Beach Games for early 2028 as part of a wider sports tourism push.