The 6th Asian Beach Games opened in China's tropical resort city of Sanya, with the opening ceremony held at the seaside Yasha Park.
Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin declared the Games open after 45 delegations marched in for the continental Games.
The Games marks the first time Hainan has hosted a continental-level beach sports event. It is also the first major international sporting event since the island-wide Hainan Free Trade Port was inaugurated in December, 2025.
