2008 Asian Beach Games

Multi-sport event in Bali, Indonesia 1st Asian Beach GamesPesta Olahraga Pantai Asia Pertama 2008 Asian Beach Games logo.svg 175 Bali, Indonesia Logo of the 2008 Asian Beach Games. Inspire the World 41 1,665 71 in 19 sports 18 October 26 October Susilo Bambang YudhoyonoPresident of Indonesia Andi Ardiansyah Pergunan Tarigan Agus SalimTaufik HidayatOka Sulaksana Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park Muscat 2010 bali2008.com The 2008 Asian Beach Games or ABG 2008 (id Pesta Olahraga Pantai Asia 2008, Pesta Olahraga Pantai Asia Dua Ribu Delapan), officially the 1st Asian Beach Games (id Pesta Olahraga Pantai Asia Pertama) and commonly as Bali 2008 (id Bali 2008, Bali Dua Ribu Delapan), the inaugural Asian Beach Games, was held in Bali, Indonesia, from 18 to 26 October 2008. The opening ceremony was held in the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park in Nusa Dua.http://ocasia.org/Game/GameParticular.aspx?VKZk7uGbk%2FBst5Hhk+WoCw=%3D Olympic Council of Asia : Games 2019-04-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20170719035703/http://ocasia.org/Game/GameParticular.aspx?VKZk7uGbk%2FBst5Hhk+WoCw=%3D 2017-07-19 dead Organisation Bidding process There was no bidding process for Bali to host the games. Although six other countries showed an interest, Bali was chosen by acclamation. It was the second time that Indonesia had hosted an Asia-level multi-sport event, after Jakarta held the 1962 Asian Games. Logo The official logo of the games represents the water element that embodies the sporting event. The shining sun comes from the emblem of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and represents its vital role in Asia's sport development and the spreading energy created by the solidarity of the OCA. The selection of the light and deep-blue effects represents the color of Balinese waters. The two vertical lines represent two pura (Balinese Hindu temple), an image of the gate to a Balinese house of worship which signifies the ultimate hospitality of the Bali society in honouring and welcoming people from all over Asia. The two big waves represent the commitment as well as the enthusiasm of the host city to holding the first Asian Beach Games. The letters "BALI 2008" are in red to show the spirit of sportsmanship and the typeface selection emphasizes the pride of all athletes competing in Bali. Mascot 140px|thumb|right|Official mascot, jalak Bali the Bali starling The official mascot of the First Asian Beach Games was the Bali starling (Leucopsar rothschildi), locally known as "jalak Bali", the official mascot of Bali and a bird species endemic to the island. The bird symbolizes Bali with all its uniqueness and serves as a reminder that the bird, like Bali, is beautiful, yet sacred. It is therefore apt that the official mascot of Bali was chosen as the official mascot for the first Bali Asian Beach Games. Venues There were five venues for this games. Venue SportsKuta BeachBodybuilding, dragon boat, surfingNusa Dua - Benoa3x3 basketball, beach kabaddi, pencak silat, water polo, beach wrestling, jet ski, paragliding, beach woodballSanur BeachBeach sepak takraw, beach volleyballMertasari BeachBeach handball, beach soccer, Open water swimming, triathlonSerangan IslandSailing Sponsorship Sponsors include Swatch (official timekeeper and information system provider), Carisbrook (official wardrobe), Pertamina (Indonesian state-owned oil company), Panasonic and Samsung. Broadcasting A joint venture between Host Broadcast Services and IMG Media named the International Games Broadcast Services (IGBS) served as the games' host broadcaster. This was the first sporting event broadcast by the company as it previously broadcast the Doha 2006 Asian Games under the name Doha Asian Games Broadcast Services (DAGBS).https://web.archive.org/web/20090204042020/http://dagbs.tv/news.php?idnews=185 http://dagbs.tv/news.php?idnews=185 IGBS awarded first Asian Beach Games host broadcast 4 February 2009 12 March 2008 IGBS Torch relay The Bali Asian Beach Games Torch Relay started on 8 October 2008 at Mrapen in Grobogan, Central Java, famous for its eternal flame. The flame was lit with the aid of natural gas. From Mrapen, the torch was carried to Semarang, the capital city of Central Java, where the torch was carried to the Governor Office by Indonesia's famous sprinter, Suryo Agung Wibowo. On 9 October 2008, the torch arrived in Jakarta. On the next day, the torch was paraded from the City Hall to Indonesia's Minister of Youth and Sport Office, and finally arrived at the Istana Merdeka to be given to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. On 10 October 2008, the torch headed to Bali for a nine-day inland tour across ten regions (one city and nine regencies). More than 500 people (45 per district) were involved in the torch relay as torch bearers. They came from the sports world as local, national and international athletes, coaches and officials. More than 2,000 people participated in the parade. The journey was a showcase of Indonesian culture to international audiences, especially Balinese traditional art, dance and music. Highlights The opening ceremony was held in the Garuda Wisnu Kencana, a great monumental cultural park in Nusa Dua, the most luxurious region in Bali. President Yudhoyono officially opened the games when the torch reached the Garuda Wisnu Kencana. The ceremony highlighted Indonesian cultural arts and included international performers such as Mark Lazarro from India and Christian Bautista from the Philippines, as well as famous Indonesian singers and composers, such as Reza Artamevia, Andre Hehanusa and Erwin Gutawa. Andre Hehanusa, Christian Bautista and Mark Lazarro sang "To Be One" while the Indonesian female singer, Reza Artamevia, performed the games anthem, "Together We Inspire the World". About 41 country leaders and several very important persons, including members of the British royal family and the Qatari Royal Family, attended the opening ceremony. The 2008 Asian Beach Games were closed by Indonesia's Vice President, Jusuf Kalla, on 26 October 2008. A countdown clock cost Rp800 million (US$87,521) was situated at Lumintang Field.http://www.thebalitimes.com/2007/10/26/countdown-begins-to-asian-beach-games/ Countdown Begins to Asian Beach Games 26 October 2007 The Bali Times William J. Furney Sports 22em 3x3 basketball 2 Beach handball 2 Beach kabaddi 2 Beach sepak takraw 4 Beach soccer 1 Beach volleyball 2 Beach water polo 1 Beach woodball 4 Beach wrestling 4 Bodybuilding 6 Dragon boat 6 Jet ski 4 Open water swimming 4 Paragliding 8 Pencak silat 8 Sailing 2 Surfing 5 Triathlon 2 Windsurfing 4 Participating nations 41 Asian countries participated in the games. 22em AFG 2008 Asian Beach Games BRN 2008 Asian Beach Games BAN 2008 Asian Beach Games BRU 2008 Asian Beach Games CAM 2008 Asian Beach Games CHN 2008 Asian Beach Games TPE 2008 Asian Beach Games HKG 2008 Asian Beach Games IND 2008 Asian Beach Games INA 2008 Asian Beach Games 214 IRI 2008 Asian Beach Games 10 JPN 2008 Asian Beach Games JOR 2008 Asian Beach Games KAZ 2008 Asian Beach Games KUW 2008 Asian Beach Games KGZ 2008 Asian Beach Games LAO 2008 Asian Beach Games LIB 2008 Asian Beach Games MAC 2008 Asian Beach Games MAS 2008 Asian Beach Games MDV 2008 Asian Beach Games 10 MGL 2008 Asian Beach Games MYA 2008 Asian Beach Games NEP 2008 Asian Beach Games 5 PRK 2008 Asian Beach Games 2 OMA 2008 Asian Beach Games PAK 2008 Asian Beach Games PLE 2008 Asian Beach Games PHI 2008 Asian Beach Games QAT 2008 Asian Beach Games SIN 2008 Asian Beach Games KOR 2008 Asian Beach Games SRI 2008 Asian Beach Games SYR 2008 Asian Beach Games TJK 2008 Asian Beach Games THA 2008 Asian Beach Games TLS 2008 Asian Beach Games 18 UAE 2008 Asian Beach Games UZB 2008 Asian Beach Games VIE 2008 Asian Beach Games YEM 2008 Asian Beach Games Calendar  OC Opening ceremony ●  Event competitions 1 Event finals CC Closing ceremony October 200818thSat19thSun20thMon21stTue22ndWed23rdThu24thFri25thSat26thSunGoldmedals 15px 3x3 basketball | | | | | | | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 2 | 2 15px Beach handball | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 2 | | 2 15px Beach 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| 4 15px Beach wrestling | | | | | | | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 2 | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 2 | | 4 15px Bodybuilding | | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 6 | | | | | | | 6 15px Dragon boat | | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 2 | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 2 | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 2 | | | | | | 6 15px Jet ski | | | | | | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 3 | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 1 | | 4 15px Open water swimming | | | | | | | | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 2 | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 2 | 4 15px Paragliding | | | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 4 | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 4 | | | 8 15px Pencak silat | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor=#ffcc00 |2 | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 6 | | | | | 8 15px Sailing | | | | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | | bgcolor="#3399ff"|● | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 6 | | 6 15px Surfing | | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 1 | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 1 | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 1 | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 1 | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 1 | | | | 5 15px Triathlon | | | | | | | | | bgcolor=#ffcc00 | 2 | 2Total gold medals 5 9 7 12 5 9 15 9 71 Ceremonies OC CCOctober 200818thSat19thSun20thMon21stTue22ndWed23rdThu24thFri25thSat26thSunGoldmedals Medal table INA flagIOC2team 2008 Asian Beach Games 23 8 20 yes 10 17 10 6 10 7 4 7 10 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 0 2 2 5 3 2 3 0 2 2 6 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 0 0 1 2 0 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 0 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 8 0 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 References The 1st Asian Beach Games http://www.gz2010.cn/special/007800EM/beachgames-bali.html Guangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee 24 October 2010 10 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171010044808/http://www.gz2010.cn/special/007800EM/beachgames-bali.html dead The 1st Asian Beach Games http://www.gz2010.cn/09/0918/21/5JH924HJ007801KU.html Guangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee Sanur, Bali, Indonesia 24 October 2010 3 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303171438/http://www.gz2010.cn/09/0918/21/5JH924HJ007801KU.html dead 1st Asian Beach Games scheduled to be held in Bali, 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2012 dead dmy-all Surfing, sepak takraw hike RP medal haul in Asian Beach Games http://www.gmanews.tv/story/129213/Surfing-sepak-takraw-hike-RP-medal-haul-in-Asian-Beach-Games GMA Network Manila 24 October 2010 24 October 2010 Philip Ella Juico Asian Beach Games taps ex-PSC exec https://www.philstar.com/sports/2008/10/21/408809/asian-beach-games-taps-ex-psc-exec The Philippine Star Bali, Indonesia 21 October 2008 24 October 2010 External links Bali 2008 – 1st Asian Beach Games – Olympic Council of Asia official site http://www.bali2008.com/ The Big Picture – The Boston Globe Asian Beach Games Category:Asian Beach Games A Asian Beach Games Category:2008 in Asian sport Category:Multi-sport events in Indonesia Category:Sport in Bali