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Bali 2008

The 1st Asian Beach Games were held in Bali, Indonesia from October 18, 2008 to October 26, 2008.

The opening ceremony has been held in the Garuda Wisnu Kencana memorial park in Nusa Dua, Badung.

Officially opened by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Athlete's Oath Andi Ardiansyah Judge's Oath Pergunan Tarigan Torch Lighter Agus Salim Taufik Hidayat I Gusti Made Oka Sulaksa Stadium Nusa Dua-Benoa Cluster.

HOST CITY
Bali
COUNTRY
Indonesia
Competitor Female
510
Competitor Male
1155
No Of Events
59
No Of Sports
17
Game No
1
NOC
45

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Asian Beach Games, ABG
Bali 2008
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Asian Beach Games, ABG
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Asian Beach Games, ABG
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Asian Beach Games, ABG
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Asian Beach Games, ABG
Bali 2008

Participating National Olympic Committees

Sports / Disciplines

AS
Air Sport
APG
Paragliding
AQ
Aquatics
ABW
Beach Waterpolo
AMS
Marathon Swimming
BK
Basketball
BBK
Beach Basketball
BO
Bodybuilding
DB
Dragon Boat
FB
Football
FBS
Beach Soccer
HB
Handball
KA
Kabaddi
KAB
Beach Kabaddi
MS
Motor Sports
PS
Pencak Silat
BPS
Beach Pencak Silat
SA
Sailing
SA
Sailing
SWS
Windsurfing
SE
Sepaktakraw
SBS
Beach Sepaktakraw
SR
Surfing
TR
Triathlon
VB
Volleyball
VBB
Beach Volleyball
WO
Woodball
WR
Wrestling
BWR
Beach Wrestling

Asian Marks

<div> <p>The Logo of the 1st Asian Beach Games Bali 2008 represents the water element that embodies the sporting event.<br /><br />The shining sun comes from the emblem of the Olympic Council of Asia and represents its vital role in Asia's sport development and spreading energy created by the solidarity of the OCA.<br /><br />The selection of the light and deep-blue effects represents the color of Balinese waters.<br /><br />The two vertical lines represent two &lsquo;Pura&rsquo; (Balinese Hindu temple), an image of the gate to a Balinese house of worship which is signifies the ultimate hospitality of the Bali society in honouring and welcoming people from all over Asia.<br /><br />The two big waves represent the commitment as well as the enthusiasm of the host city to hold the 1st Asian Beach Games.<br /><br />The letters "BALI 2008" are red to show the spirit of sportsmanship and the typeface selection emphasizes the pride of all athletes competing in Bali.</p> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div>
Emblem
<div> <p>The Bali Starling (Leucopsar Rothschildi), locally known as &ldquo;Jalak Bali&rdquo;, as well as being the official mascot of the 1st Asian Beach Games, is the official mascot of Bali and a bird species endemic to the Island of the Gods.<br /><br />The Starling was on the verge of near extinction with little numbers remaining in Bali Barat National Park.&nbsp; In 1999, the Begawan Foundation, set up by the creators of the Begawan Giri Estate in Ubud, imported two pairs of the starling to commence the conservation efforts of this important bird.&nbsp; Since then, the Begawan Foundation &ndash; Bali Starling Conservation Project has been very successful and has set a significant mark in wildlife conservation by achieving the highest Bali Starling breeding rate in captivity.<br /><br />The birds were moved to the neighboring island of Nusa Penida where, in collaboration with FNPF&rsquo;s Nusa Penida Bird Sanctuary, the first release of the birds into the wild was planned.&nbsp; Working together with 35 traditional councils, a local traditional law &ldquo;awig-awig&rdquo; was implemented to regulate and sanction the protection of all birds on Nusa Penida.<br /><br />The bird symbolizes Bali with all its uniqueness and serves as a reminder that the bird, like Bali, is beautiful, yet sacred.&nbsp; It is therefore apt that the official mascot of Bali was chosen as the official mascot for the first Bali Asian Beach Games.</p> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div>
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