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Some of the world's best athletes are trading stadiums for shorelines.
The sixth Asian Beach Games taking place in Sanya is where wind and waves
are part of the game and every move looks effortless.
So how does an entire city become the main stage where sport meets scene?
Coming to you live from our studios in Beijing, this is Roundtable.
I'm Steve Hatherly.
Thank you very much for being with us today.
And for the show, I'm with Yushun and Yushan.
First up.
Sand between your toes, sun on your skin, and a level of competition that could rival any indoor arena.
That's the scene when elite athletes leave their traditional stadiums behind and head for the coastline.
Welcome to a world where the ocean becomes part of the playing field,
gravity seems optional at times, and every match unfolds like a highlight reel from a summer dream.
The sixth Asian Beach Games isn't only about who takes home the medals, however.
It's about movement redefined, cultural exchange, and a completely different rhythm of competition.
So what is it exactly that makes beach sports so thrillingly unique?
We 're going to talk about that and also why some of these athletes actually perform better when conditions get messy
with the wind and the waves and the changing tides thrown into the mix.