Get Inspired: BASKETBALL

Basketball has come a long way since it was invented by a Canadian - ___________________- in
_____________, US, in 1891 as a means to keep his gym class active on a rainy day.

Men's basketball was introduced to the Olympics in ____________, with women given their own
competition in _____________ In 1989, basketball's governing body Fiba voted to allow NBA stars to
compete in the Olympics.

Great Britain fielded men's and women's teams at ______________ - the first time they have competed
at the Olympics since London last hosted the Games in 1948.


Get Inspired: BEACH VOLLEYBALL

Beach volleyball began to gain popularity throughout the United States during the 1930s and the
first official two-man tournament took place in _____________.

The first beach volleyball circuit involving hundreds of players and five California beaches began
in the 1950s. Signs of the sport's continuing popularity came in the ___________when __________
Monroe and __________ Kennedy watched a tournament, and the Beatles even tried to play while in
California.

Beach volleyball had to wait until _________ to make its Olympic debut in the __________ Games,
with the USA and Brazil dominating the medal count since its introduction.

The first international beach volleyball tour in 1990 involved three tournaments, 40 athletes and
three countries. In 2011, the season consisted of 30 tournaments (14 for men, 16 for women), with
total prize money of £4.8m.

It is not true that the women are obliged to wear __________ - they have always been able to choose
from a one or two-piece uniform, and in London had the option of wearing shorts and sleeved tops.

Adapted from: http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/get-inspired/25416779