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The history of Olympic volleyball can be traced back to the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, where it was an unofficial demonstration event. Its addition to the Olympic program, however, was given only after World War II, with the foundation of the FIVB and of some of the continental confederations.
The Olympic Games is a major international multi-sport event. During its history, both the Summer and Winter Games have been the subject of scandals, controversies and incidents. Cheating , such as the use of performance enhancing drugs by athletes , has regularly affected the Olympic Games.
United States outside hitter Kathryn Plummer (22) celebrates after a point against Brazil in a women's volleyball semifinal match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at South Paris Arena 1.
The first game had a number of delays after fans threw their records, fireworks and beer cans onto the field, while the between-games explosion tore a large hole into the field, which was followed by thousands of fans invading the field, which resulted in a near-riot. Thirty-seven fans were arrested, and the second game of the doubleheader was ...
A volleyball game in progress. Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules. It has been a part of the official program of the Summer Olympic Games since Tokyo 1964.
Dutch volleyball player Steven van de Velde’s debut at the 2024 Summer Olympics was met with audible boos from the crowd. 29-year-old Van de Velde, who was convicted for the rape of a 12-year ...
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games were set to be the hottest on record, an increase on the previous Games in Tokyo, during which athletes had already expressed health concerns. In June 2024, a report titled "Rings of Fire: Heat Risks at the 2024 Paris Olympics" documented concerns, and the IOC proposed mitigation measures.
Italy players celebrate defeating the United States in the women's volleyball gold medal match in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games at South Paris Arena. "They are the best team in the world right now ...