Asian Beach GamesIndonesian athletes carries the Asian Beach Game torch during the relay in Kuta , Bali , Indonesia , 12 October 2008 . Asian Beach Games in Bali which is scheduled to be held from October 18 to 26 , is Asia ' s first multiple sports event situated on beaches . It features 17 disciplines plus two exhibition sports . Some 5 , 000 athletes and officials from 45 Asian countries are expected to take part . EPA / MADE NAGI < 긴급 속보 SMS 신청 > < 포토 매거진 > < 스포츠 뉴스 는 M - SPORTS >< 저작권자 ( c ) 연합뉴스 . 무단 전재 - 재배 포금 지 . >