Beach volleyball, or sand volleyball, is an Olympic team sport played on sand. Like other variations of volleyball, two teams, separated by a high net, try to score points against the other by grounding a ball on the other team's court. Competitive beach volleyball teams usually consist of two players, though recreational variations can contain up to six players.

Originating in Southern California, beach volleyball now enjoys worldwide popularity, even in countries without traditional beaches, like Switzerland.

In the early 30's, the 1st two-player team tournaments appeared, while up to that point teams had been made up of 6 players and “spikes” or “smashes” were forbidden.

The first professional championship games with 2-player teams took place in 1947 at the State Beach coast of California, with the winners being Harris and Saenez.

During World War 2, Beach Volleyball became the "permanent companion" of the American military forces, a fact that contributed to its popularity in many countries. In 1950, the 1st World Championship was organized in the USA and in Brazil.

The presence of Marilyn Monroe and US President John Fitzgerald Kennedy as Beach Volleyball games spectators in 1960 will remain historic, as well that of the Beatles who, after participating in a local tournament, gave a concert at Sorrento Beach, California.

In the 70's and 80's, Beach Volleyball became a professional sport and spread worldwide with the teams from the USA and Brazil being dominant.

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