Cebu officially seals hosting rights for 2028 Asian Beach Games

The Philippines' hosting of the 2028 Asian Beach Games in Cebu has been made official as the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) signed the contract on Monday in Sanya, China.

This will mark the first time that the tournament will be held in the Philippines.

“We're very excited for our country to host two big events — The Southeast Asian Plus Youth Games next year in December then after three months, the Asian Beach Games in March 2028,” POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said.

Tolentino signed the hosting deal along with Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) president, His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani at the Conifer Resort.

The 2028 edition is just among the big events lined up for the country's hosting as it will also serve as the home of the inaugural Southeast Asian Plus Youth Games in late 2027.

The Philippines has so far secured seven medals in the ongoing ABG edition in China, highlighted by gold medal performances from high jump standout Leonard Grospe and the jiu-jitsu duo of Annie Ramirez and Alexandria Enriquez in their respective events.

—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA News