SANYA, March 23 (Xinhua) -- Organizers announced on Monday that the torch relay for the upcoming 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026 will be held on March 30.

Wang Guoping, deputy director of the organizing committee, said the torch relay will highlight the city's coastal scenery and vibrant sports culture.

"The torch relay will showcase the unique appeal of beach sports through elements such as sunshine, coastline and sandy beaches," Wang said. "It will present Sanya as a tropical seaside city with a growing sports culture, while also highlighting its role in the development of the Hainan Free Trade Port."

The opening ceremony, themed around vitality, openness and joy, will be held on April 22 at Sanya Asian Beach Games Park.

The Games will run from April 22 to 30, with a total of 1,790 athletes confirmed to take part. ■