Olympic Volleyball Rules

Posted by admin on August 9th, 2008 at 09:51am

When beach volleyball joined the Olympics in 1996, critics complained it had been included simply to boost viewing figures with bronzed beach babes in bikinis.

‘I feel I’m empowered. I’m a sportswoman, I’m getting stronger all the time and this is my uniform,’ said US player Kerri Walsh, sweeping her hand across a black and white bikini. ‘I don’t feel exploited at all. Hopefully we’re just encouraging people to be fit and healthy. Our lifestyle is so wonderful,’ she added.

Women have the option of playing in a one-piece bathing suit but most opt not to because they are very uncomfortable when sand gets in.

Men must wear shorts at least 10cm above the knee and a tank top.

‘I don’t really care about the image. You just get out and play and feed off the support,’ said Brazil’s Renata Ribeiro.

Source: http://www.rte.ie/sport/olympics2008/2008/0805/beachvolleyball.html

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