On 6 March, the 2026 FIVB World Beach Pro Tour Futures (Sanya Stop), which also serves as the 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026 (the Games) Beach Volleyball Test Event, entered its second day of competition.

All aspects of the event have been progressing smoothly and in an orderly manner, with a lively atmosphere at the venue. While athletes competed with determination and intensity, the entire event operation system continued to undergo comprehensive, real-time testing under competition conditions.

Chinese pair Yu Tong / Qi Siyu compete against Kazakhstan’s Laura Kabulbekova / Nadezhda Ivanchenko during the morning session on March 6

During the day’s matches, the Chinese women’s duo Yuan Lüwen and Zhang Kexin delivered a remarkable performance to achieve their first win in the tournament. When discussing their experience at the event, the two athletes noted that the venue was well-designed and equipped with extensive facilities, offering an excellent overall competition environment.

They also expressed their hope of continuing to strive for their best performances at the Games, demonstrating their top competitive state when Sanya 2026 officially begins.

Chinese women’s pair Cao Shuting / Aheidan Mushajiang compete against Japan’s Chika Nakagawa / Wakana Akishige during the morning session on March 6

Chen Wei, Venue Operations Manager of the Tianya Haijiao venue complex, noted that overall operations are running smoothly and have essentially met the operational standards required for the official competitions of the Games.

He explained that the venue operations department is responsible for coordinating venue support, maintaining infrastructure, and handling general operational matters. The department comprises five specialised teams working collaboratively across various functional areas.

With increasingly comprehensive infrastructure and service arrangements, the Tianya Haijiao venue complex now offers solid support for the smooth hosting of the test event.

Meanwhile, to assess and address the issues from that day’s competitions in a timely manner, the Tianya Haijiao venue operations team holds daily evening review meetings.

Looking ahead, Chen Wei mentioned that his team would continue to enhance staffing plans, logistics management, and the usability of facilities and equipment. By continuously fine-tuning operational specifics and closing existing gaps, they strive to achieve the complete service and operational standards required for the Games.

With more comprehensive facilities, more meticulous services, and more efficient operations, the venue will be well prepared to host Sanya 2026.