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Olympic beach volleyball becoming one of hotter parties in Rio

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RIO DE JANEIRO – With Rio de Janeiro hosting these Olympics, it’s unsurprising that the city would want to put its own spin on the beach volleyball event.

The stadium at Copacabana Beach has become home to one of the more raucous parties on the strip, with sun and sand, plenty of beer available, pulsing dance music, strobe lights … and oh yeah, volleyball as well. It’s not just a day party, either – the night matches are scheduled each night for 11 p.