Bali makes history as it hosts the 1st Asian Beach Games from 18 to 26 October
2008.
 
The opening ceremony will be held in monumental park Garuda Wisnu Kencana in
Nusa Dua. Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will officially open the
games when the torch reaches Garuda Wisnu Kencana.
 
The opening ceremony will highlight Indonesia's diverse culture and arts, and
will feature international performers such as Anggun from Indonesia (now based
in France), Christian Bautista from the Philippines, and Indonesian musical
talents like Gita Gutawa and Erwin Gutawa.
 
Anggun will sing the games anthem "Together We Inspire the World."
 
About 41 heads-of-state and several very important figures including British
royal family and Qatari royal family members have confirmed their presence at
the opening ceremony.
The 2008 Asian Beach Games will be closed by Indonesian Vice President Jusuf
Kalla.
 
There are 45 Asian countries confirmed to participate in the games with Bhutan,
Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan being the latest addition. Thailand will send the
most number of athletes while the host country, Indonesia, will have the second
largest delegation. Indonesia and Thailand are the only countries that will
participate in all 19 sporting events.
 
 

1st Asian Beach Games logo
 
 
Paticipating Countries
 
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Bahrain
Brunei
Cambodia
China
Hong Kong
Indonesia
India
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Korea
Kuwait
Lao PDR
Lebanon
Macau, China
Malaysia
Maldives
Mongolia
Myanmar
Nepal
Oman
Pakistan
Philippines
Palestine
DPR Korea
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Syria
Thailand
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Timor-Leste
Chinese Taipei 1
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Yemen
 
 

Bali
 
 
Venues and Sporting Events
 
Kuta Beach
Bodybuilding, Dragon Boat Racing, Surfing
 
Nusa Dua - Benoa
Beach Basketball, Beach Kabaddi, Beach Pencak Silat, Water Polo, Beach
Wrestling, Jetski, Paragliding, Woodball
 
Sanur Beach
Beach Handball, Beach Sepaktakraw, Beach Soccer, Beach Volleyball, Marathon
Swimming, Triathlon
 
Serangan Island
Sailing, Windsurfing
 

 
Remus Mark A. Carballo
JAVALAVA Travel Surabaya
 
Mobile Indonesia   +62.817.935. 6420
Mobile Indonesia   +62.813.3151. 6577 
Mobile Philippines  +63.921.653. 5874 (text only)
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