Team Philippines off to Sanya for Asian Beach Games

MANILA, Philippines —  The main bulk of the 101-strong Team Philippines flies to China today two days ahead of the opening ceremony for the 6th Asian Beach Games that are returning after a 10-year hiatus on the popular resort island city of Sanya.

Anticipation on the opening ceremony at the Yasha Park Phase 1 Ring Theater where two-time world jiu-jitsu champion Annie Ramirez will be bearing the flag for Team Philippes during the parade of athletes is as high on the closing ceremony on April 30. A highlight is the turnover for the Asian Beach Games’ host in 2028 – Cebu City.

“It will be a highly-anticipated event for us as the next host of the Asian Beach Games,” said Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. “As host, we also anticipate a successful hosting, showcasing not only our athletes performance, but as importantly as host.”

Joining Tolentino in accepting the games’ colors are Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival and Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro.