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Swapping sand for snow, volleyball eyes Winter Games slot

February 15, 2018

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea: A snow volleyball exhibition on Wednesday showcased a sport organisers hope will one day be included in the Winter Olympics. “We can show the world it’s possible,” said Brazilian beach volleyball player Emanuel Rego who won gold in the 2004

Summer Games and didn’t mind the cold and windy conditions in Pyeongchang. “It doesn’t matter if it’s a little bit cold or a little bit hot, you

can play volleyball anywhere,” he said.—AFP