PARIS, July 27 (Xinhua) -- The Paris Olympics beach volleyball tournament started on Saturday at the Eiffel Tower Stadium, a temporary venue offering breathtaking views of the iconic landmark.
In the men's competition, the world's top-ranked Swedish duo David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig secured a straight 21-14, 21-19 victory over Australia's Mark Nicolaidis and Izac Carracher. The Swedes utilized their unconventional jump-set technique, making their attacks unpredictable and challenging for the Australian blockers.
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