Sanya, China, March 30, 2026: The torch relay for the 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026 was held on Monday, March 30 and highlighted the city’s coastal scenery and vibrant sports culture.
The torch relay was flagged off by Mr. Gao Zhidan, Minister of Sport, President of the Chinese Olympic Committee and President of the Sanya Asian Beach Games Organising Committee.
The cauldron was lit by Mr. Liu Xiaoming, Governor of Hainan Province and Chairman of SABGOC.
The torch relay showcased the unique appeal of beach sports through elements such as sunshine, coastline and sandy beaches and presented Sanya as a tropical seaside city with a growing sports culture.
Among the torch relay runners were Mr. Vinod Kumar Tiwari, Deputy Director General of the Olympic Council of Asia, and Mr. Song Luzeng, Chairman of the OCA Sports Committee.
The opening ceremony of the 6th Asian Beach Games will be held on April 22 at Sanya Asian Beah Games Park and will be themed around vitality, openness and joy.
The Games will run from April 22 to 30, with a total of 1,790 athletes confirmed to take part.
