Li haigang

Sanya Asian Beach Games Park: The organisers of the 6th Asian Beach Games 2026 announced on Monday that the torch relay for the upcoming games in Sanya will be held on March 30. Around 1,790 athletes will be taking part in 14 sports, 15 disciplines, and 62 events that will be featured in the Games.

Wang Guoping, deputy director of the organising committee, said the torch relay will highlight the city's coastal scenery and vibrant sports culture.

"The torch relay will showcase the unique appeal of beach sports through elements such as sunshine, coastline, and sandy beaches," Wang said. "It will present Sanya as a tropical seaside city with a growing sports culture, while also highlighting its role in the development of the Hainan Free Trade Port."