Free visas to be offered to ABG5 participants

Deputy Prime Minister (PM) Vuong Dinh Hue has agreed to offer free visas for inpiduals attending the 5th Asian Beach Games (ABG5) from September 24th to October 3rd, 2016, in the central coastal city of Da Nang.

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The Deputy PM assigned the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to host and associate with the Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to be responsible for the decision.

So far, a total of over 600 international and domestic reporters have registered to cover the ABG5.

The organizers have received the registration of more than 3,100 athletes, along with 1,500 coaches and officials from 45 teams across Asian countries and territories. Over 1,400 international and domestic referees, supervisors and technical experts will officiate the 10-day games that Vietnam will host for the first time.

The contestants will compete for 14 beach sports in a total of 22 different categories, and the competitions will take place at 4 different venues./.

( Hoang Quyen )