More than 3,000 athletes have registered for the 2026 Asian Beach Games in Sanya, according to officials from the Olympic Council of Asia and the event’s organizing committee.
Iran NOC; Tehran: During the
delegation leaders’ meeting held in Sanya’s Conifer Hotel, Iran’s Chef de
Mission Arash Farhadian said the organizers presented a comprehensive update on
venue readiness, attracting strong attention from OCA representatives and team
officials. He noted that the anticipated participation makes Sanya 2026 the
largest edition in the history of the Asian Beach Games. The session also
covered competition programme details, rules, transport, accommodation, media
services and broadcast rights. Farhadian added that, apart from 3x3 basketball
which will be held indoors, all other sports will take place on the beach. A
venue and Athletes’ Village inspection is scheduled for tomorrow with OCA
officials and delegation leaders.