CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Media Accreditation for 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026

The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka announces the reopening of media accreditation applications for the 6th Asian Beach Games 2025, which will take place in Sanya, China from 22nd to 30th April 2026. This extension follows renewed interest from media personnel seeking to cover this international multi-sport event.

 

Applications will remain open until 11.59 pm on 16th December 2025.

 

Eligibility Criteria

 

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

    ' Be a Sri Lankan citizen

    ' Proven experience in sports journalism or coverage of national or international sports events

    ' Affiliation with a recognized media organization (TV, print, digital, photo, video)

    ' Strong command of spoken English and good computer literacy

    ' Commitment to professional and ethical journalism standards

    ' bility to travel independently and cover the Games

    ' Completion of an Olympic Solidarity Sport Administration Course or a related sports course will be considered an added qualification

    ' Knowledge of the language of the host country will be considered an added advantage

 

Important Notes

    ' Final accreditations will be provided based on the quota allocated to NOC Sri Lanka by the Organising Committee.

    ' Media personnel who wish to travel independently may also apply. Those who opt to cover the Games at their own expense can enter the host country and cover the event upon receiving appropriate media status through the NOC process.

 

Application Procedure Interested applicants must submit:

    ' A covering letter indicating interest in the Asian Beach Games 2026

    ' A detailed Curriculum Vitae

    ' A portfolio or list of previous sports related coverage (links, clippings, samples)

    ' A letter of endorsement from their affiliated media organization

    ' A recent passport sized photograph

 

Applications should be emailed to media@olympic.lk or delivered by hand to Sri Lanka Olympic House, 100/9F Independence Avenue, Colombo 07.

 

Selection Process

    ' All eligible applicants will be invited for an interview conducted by a selection panel appointed by NOC Sri Lanka

    ' The final list of accredited media personnel will be issued after interviews are completed

 

For further information, contact +94 11 268 4420 or media@olympic.lk.