'Many of these countries have religious and cultural requirements so the uniform needed to be more flexible,' FIVB spokesman Richard Baker told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The governing body said the move was made out of respect for the cultural beliefs of some of the dozens of countries still in contention to qualify for the games. Under new rules adopted by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), players are free to wear shorts and sleeved tops. For those who prefer to cover up, that's OK, too. GENEVA - Most female beach volleyball players will wear their usual bikini outfits at the London Olympics.
