2012 Asian Beach Games
In today's article we are going to delve into the fascinating world of 2012 Asian Beach Games. For decades, 2012 Asian Beach Games has captured the attention and interest of people of all ages and interests. Its impact on society has been undeniable, influencing everything from popular culture to world politics. In this article we will explore the different facets of 2012 Asian Beach Games, from its origins to its relevance today. Additionally, we will examine its impact in various areas, as well as the opinions and perspectives of experts in the field. Get ready to immerse yourself in an exciting journey through the history and present of 2012 Asian Beach Games.
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| Host city | Haiyang, China |
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| Motto | Share the Joy |
| Nations | 43 |
| Athletes | 1,336 |
| Events | 49 in 13 sports |
| Opening | June 16 |
| Closing | June 22 |
| Opened by | Ma Kai State Councilor of China |
| Torch lighter | Wu Qi |
| Main venue | Haiyang International Conference Centre |
| Website | haiyang2012.com |
The third Asian Beach Games were held in Haiyang, China in 2012.
Sports
3x3 basketball (2) ()
Beach handball (2) ()
Beach kabaddi (2) ()
Beach sepak takraw (4) ()
Beach soccer (1) ()
Beach volleyball (2) ()
Beach woodball (4) ()
Dragon boat (6) ()
Paramotoring (3) ()
Roller speed skating (8) ()
Sailing (2) ()
Sport climbing (8) ()
Water skiing (4) ()
Participating nations
43 out of 45 Asian countries participated in these games. The two countries that did not participate in the games, North Korea and Myanmar, only participated in the opening ceremony. According to the Games' official website, Kuwaiti athletes participated the Games under the Olympic flag because the Kuwait Olympic Committee was suspended due to political interference in January 2010.
Afghanistan (34)
Bahrain (25)
Bangladesh (15)
Bhutan (4)
Brunei (6)
Cambodia (4)
China (160)
Chinese Taipei (40)
East Timor (6)
Hong Kong (80)
Independent Olympic Athletes (29)
India (64)
Indonesia (106)
Iran (23)
Iraq (10)
Japan (82)
Jordan (7)
Kazakhstan (6)
Kyrgyzstan (4)
Laos (5)
Lebanon (10)
Macau (34)
Malaysia (24)
Maldives (8)
Mongolia (29)
Nepal (17)
Oman (24)
Pakistan (18)
Palestine (15)
Philippines (33)
Qatar (31)
Saudi Arabia (5)
Singapore (2)
South Korea (43)
Sri Lanka (32)
Syria (10)
Tajikistan (4)
Thailand (160)
Turkmenistan (23)
United Arab Emirates (10)
Uzbekistan (1)
Vietnam (89)
Yemen (4)
Calendar
| OC | Opening ceremony | ● | Event competitions | 1 | Event finals | CC | Closing ceremony |
| June 2012 | 12th Tue |
13th Wed |
14th Thu |
15th Fri |
16th Sat |
17th Sun |
18th Mon |
19th Tue |
20th Wed |
21st Thu |
22nd Fri |
Gold medals |
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 3x3 basketball
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● | ● | 2 | 2 | ||||||||
 Beach handball
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● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | ||||
 Beach kabaddi
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● | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | |||||||
 Beach sepak takraw
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● | ● | ● | 2 | ● | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||
 Beach soccer
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● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | 1 | |||||
_pictogram.svg){kind=small} Beach volleyball
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● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | ||||
 Beach woodball
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● | ● | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||||||
 Dragon boat
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2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||
 Paramotoring
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● | ● | ● | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
 Roller speed skating
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4 | 4 | 8 | |||||||||
 Sailing
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● | ● | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | ||||||
 Sport climbing
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● | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | |||||||
 Water skiing
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● | ● | 4 | 4 | ||||||||
| Total gold medals | 6 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 49 | |||||
| Ceremonies | OC | CC | ||||||||||
| June 2012 | 12th Tue |
13th Wed |
14th Thu |
15th Fri |
16th Sat |
17th Sun |
18th Mon |
19th Tue |
20th Wed |
21st Thu |
22nd Fri |
Gold medals |
Medal table
* Host nation (China)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China (CHN)* | 14 | 10 | 12 | 36 |
| 2 |  Thailand (THA) | 13 | 9 | 6 | 28 |
| 3 |  South Korea (KOR) | 6 | 7 | 10 | 23 |
| 4 |  Indonesia (INA) | 6 | 6 | 4 | 16 |
| 5 |  Chinese Taipei (TPE) | 3 | 6 | 6 | 15 |
| 6 |  India (IND) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Iran (IRI) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 |  Japan (JPN) | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 9 |  Afghanistan (AFG) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Qatar (QAT) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 11 |  Philippines (PHI) | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 12 |  Vietnam (VIE) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 13 |  Kazakhstan (KAZ) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
 Pakistan (PAK) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 15 |  Bahrain (BRN) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Turkmenistan (TKM) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 17 |  Sri Lanka (SRI) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 18 |  Bangladesh (BAN) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Brunei (BRU) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
 Laos (LAO) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
 Mongolia (MGL) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
 Palestine (PLE) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
 Singapore (SIN) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (23 entries) | 49 | 49 | 54 | 152 | |
References
- ^ "China and Thailand Have the Most Members, North Korea and Burma Will Only Join in the Opening". Official Website. 15 June 2012. Archived from the original on 21 June 2012. Retrieved 17 June 2012.