UAE flag raised at Asian Beach Games opening in Sanya

UAE flag carried at parade

Hamid Al Baloushi, captain of the national beach football team, and Marwa Al Hammadi of the national sailing team carried the UAE flag during the parade.

Participation in major continental event

The Games run until 30 April and bring together 1,790 athletes from 45 National Olympic Committees competing across 14 sports and 62 events.

UAE representation

The UAE is represented by 31 athletes competing in four disciplines, including jiu-jitsu, at one of Asia’s leading multi-sport beach competitions.