(VOVworld) – The opening ceremony of the 5th Asian Beach Games (ABG5-2016) will take place at Bien Dong Park in Da Nang city on Saturday.
The organizing board introduces the mascot of ABG-5 and souvenirs |
The opening performance will feature cultural characteristics of Da Nang and Vietnam in general as well as aspirations for unity, peace, and friendship in Asia. Marksman Hoang Xuan Vinh will lead the torch procession to light the Torch Replay to mark the start of the 10-day Asian Beach Games in Da Nang.
Vietnam has 300 athletes to compete at the Games, aiming to win 18 to 20 gold medals.