Japan Bans Photos at Beach Volleyball After 'Malicious' Pictures
The ban extends to smart glasses and binoculars as organizers cite repeated warnings and privacy concerns after a Shanghai swim event exposed images online.
- The Japan Volleyball Association banned all photography and video recording at this weekend's Tonarino tournament, citing fans responsible for "malicious" shots of players.
- Following complaints in Hekinan last week, the JVA observed that players were "unable to concentrate on their performance" despite repeated warnings regarding photography etiquette.
- Japanese sports authorities have increasingly moved to protect athletes; gymnastics associations introduced a photograph permit system, and the 2024 Paris Olympics team wore infrared-blocking uniforms.
- Separately, a female swimmer at the Xing-Quan Dishui Lake Swim-Crossing Challenge may sue organizers after photos of her wardrobe malfunction were displayed to more than 10,000 users.
- Li Weijie, a partner at Shanghai I-LAND Law Offices, stated organizers have an "obligation to vet uploaded photos" and could face administrative penalties for privacy violations.
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Japan bans photos at beach volleyball after 'malicious' pictures of players
Spectators at a top beach volleyball competition in Japan this weekend will be banned from taking photos or videos after organisers said fans had been responsible for “malicious” shots of players. The Japan Volleyball Association said recording images on any device, including smart glasses, would be prohibited at the Tonarino round of the country’s beach volleyball tour for men and women, taking place on Saturday and Sunday. The ban carries on f…
SCAN SPORT - The spectators of a beach volleyball tournament in Japan will not be allowed to take pictures or videos this weekend, as the organizers fear "malignant" shots of the players.
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