Women's Beach Volleyball

Question

Why do the women playing beach volleyball wear almost nothing? I am kind of embarrassed to watch them at the olympics and how other countries see our women. I hope they don't think all women in America dress like that.

Answer 1

The bikini is the standard for all FIVB players from all countries.  It is not just the US players that wear the bikinis.  When you watch the women play beach volleyball in the Olympics, you will see that all of the players are wearing the bikinis.  

Answer 2

I think the AVP *required* that a few years ago.  In the US tournaments it wasn't always this way.  I suppose the AVP did this to attract more interest.

Answer 3

It helps them move around faster. Also, when the block or spike it helps because it makes their clothing more likely to not to touch the net.

Also, I think it is a requirement for all player to wear that.  

Answer 4

do you mean like wearing bikinis? `cus mostly all beach volleyball players wear bikinis. it`s so that sand won`t bring them down. it`s also easier to move in. more clothing can also get in the way if you are trying to move fast