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Qualifying for the Women’s Olympic Beach Volleyball Games

For national teams to qualify for the women’s Olympic beach volleyball tournament, they must go through a rigorous process involving one of several pathways:

FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships: The top finishing women’s teams at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships earn direct qualification spots for the Olympic Games.

Olympic Qualification Tournaments: Held globally, they offer additional spots for national women’s beach volleyball teams to qualify for the Olympics.

Continental Cup: This qualification pathway allows teams from different continents to compete for Olympic spots. Each continent hosts its tournament, with the winning team earning a place in the women’s Olympic beach volleyball tournament.

FIVB World Rankings: Teams accumulate ranking points based on their performance in various international tournaments leading up to the Olympics. The highest-ranked teams that have not yet qualified through other pathways will secure a spot at the Olympic Games.

Host Country: The host country of the Olympic Games is guaranteed a spot in the women’s beach volleyball tournament, so Team France automatically qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

How is Beach Volleyball Played in the Olympics

Beach volleyball is played by two teams, each consisting of two players, on a sand court measuring 16 meters in length and 8 meters in width, which is slightly smaller than an indoor volleyball court. The net height is the same as in indoor volleyball—2.24 meters for women and 2.43 meters for men. Matches are best-of-three sets, with the first two sets played to 21 points and a third set, if necessary, played to 15 points. Due to the outdoor environment, players must quickly adapt to changing weather conditions and cover more ground with only two players per team, requiring agility and fast reflexes.

Top Women’s Beach Volleyball Teams in Olympic History

Several women’s beach volleyball teams have left an indelible mark on Olympic history due to their outstanding performances. These teams are also celebrated for their contributions to the evolution of beach volleyball as a competitive sport and for continuing to inspire new generations of players.

• USA: The United States has dominated the sport, particularly with the legendary duo Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May-Treanor, who won three consecutive Olympic gold medals (2004, 2008, 2012). Their impeccable teamwork and consistency set a gold standard in the sport.
• Brazil: Brazil’s teams have been consistently strong, with athletes like Larissa França and Talita Antunes, as well as Jackie Silva and Sandra Pires, who won the first-ever Olympic gold in women’s beach volleyball in 1996.
• Australia: Australia’s Natalie Cook and Kerri Pottharst made history by winning gold in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Their victory on home soil is remembered as one of the most significant moments in Olympic beach volleyball.

Follow the Women’s Olympic Beach Volleyball Teams on Volleyball World

Volleyball World offers comprehensive coverage of the women’s Olympic beach volleyball teams, making it the ultimate platform for fans and enthusiasts. With detailed profiles, you can learn more about each national Olympic women’s beach volleyball team, including their journey to the Olympics, past performances, and key statistics.

You can track the performance of your favorite players with complete stats and match highlights. Volleyball World breaks down key metrics, such as attacks, blocks, serves, and digs, to determine who made the biggest impact on the court. You can also find match results, team standings, photo galleries, Olympic competition history, rules, and regulations.