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FIVB technical supervisor gives thumbs up to beach volleyball test
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21:54, August 16, 2007 |
"The Chinese attitude towards beach volleyball has been changing sharply these years, they are getting used to watching games under the sun and learned to enjoy the entertainment-like sports. We can prove this at this year''s Shanghai Open," said Squeo.
"The schedule will include many matches featuring Chinese players in the night session, fans and athletes will both like it, and the lights are good too."
There was an average of 100,000 fans visiting Shanghai Open per day, according to Cao Yu, deputy competition manager of the challenger, adding that event was free of charge.
However, some problems were also exposed during the 50,000 US dollars event.
"English language here needs to be improved in terms of volunteers and staff members as when the Games are going on, there will be no time to explain what happens in such level of competition."
The organizing bureaucracy in Beijing is a big one and willing to help, but specific assignments need to be given to them each, the Italian added.
Besides, the space in the stadium needs to be reassigned among officials, players and media, he said.
"The best way to promote beach volleyball in China is playing and watching the sport at Olympics," said Squeo.
"I believe that after the Games on your home soil, Chinese people will like beach volleyball more than before."
Source: Xinhua
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