Which type of volleyball was introduced in the 1996 Olympics?
Beach volleyball
Volleyball at the 1996 Summer Olympics featured men’s and women’s Beach volleyball for the first time as an official Olympic sport. Men’s and Women’s indoor volleyball tournaments also took place.
What country won the gold medal in the 1996 Summer Olympics for women’s beach volleyball?
Brazil
Volleyball at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Women’s tournament
| Women’s volleyball at the Games of the XXVI Olympiad | |
|---|---|
| Date | 20 July – 3 August |
| Competitors | 144 from 12 nations |
| Medalists | |
| Cuba (2nd title) China Brazil |
What did Atlanta host in 1996?
1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, also known as Atlanta 1996 and commonly referred to as the Centennial Olympic Games) were an international multi-sport event held from July 19 to August 4, 1996, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Who won the gold medal in volleyball 1996?
Netherlands
ItalyYugoslavia
Volleyball at the 1996 Summer Olympics/Medalists
Who won 1996 Olympic volleyball?
Beach volleyball at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Women’s tournament
| Women’s beach volleyball at the Games of the XXVI Olympiad | |
|---|---|
| Dates | July 23–27 |
| Competitors | 36 from 13 nations |
| Medalists | |
| Sandra Pires Adriana Samuel Brazil Mônica Rodrigues Adriana Samuel Brazil Natalie Cook Kerri Pottharst Australia |
Who won the 2008 Volleyball Championship?
The top four teams from each pool progressed through to the quarterfinals….Volleyball at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women’s tournament.
| Women’s volleyball at the Games of the XXIX Olympiad | |
|---|---|
| Date | 9–23 August |
| Competitors | 144 from 12 nations |
| Medalists | |
| Brazil (1st title) United States China |
Who won Volleyball Olympics 2008?
United States
BrazilRussia
Volleyball at the 2008 Summer Olympics/Medalists