GOLD COAST, Australia (Reuters) - With sun, surf and the stunning backdrop of Coolangatta's glittering shoreline, beach volleyball has enjoyed a stellar Commonwealth Games debut at the Gold Coast but tournament organisers are still wary it could be spiked from the programme in 2022.
The beach culture of Australia's tourism mecca has been a natural fit for the sport. Suncream-lathered fans have packed out the 4,000-seat venue and stomped on the terraces to thumping, electronic music throughout.
