Why Olympic Beach Volleyball Players Wear Bikinis

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Tokyo (AP) -- No, women are not required to wear bikinis to play beach volleyball at the Olympics.

Yes, TV cameras do tend to linger on their glutes when they hold their hands behind their backs to pass signals to each other. And no, that’s not a problem for the players who believe that those who see the sport will remain fans.