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Japan Bans Photos at Beach Volleyball Events After Reports of Malicious Images

Japan has prohibited photography at beach volleyball competitions following reports of unauthorized infrared images taken during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The women's team wore uniforms designed to block such images.

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1 source·May 29, 7:21 AM(10 hrs ago)·1m read
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Japan has banned photography at beach volleyball events after reports of malicious infrared pictures taken during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The country's women's team wore uniforms made from a special material that blocks infrared photos highlighting underwear. The prohibition applies to all beach volleyball competitions in Japan.

No further details on enforcement or penalties were provided in the report.

Key Facts

Photography ban
Japan prohibits photos at beach volleyball events
Uniform material
Special fabric blocks infrared images of underwear
2024 Paris Olympics
Event where the reported images were taken

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. 2024 Paris Olympics

    Japan's women's beach volleyball team wore infrared-blocking uniforms.

    1 source@AFP
  2. Current

    Japan implemented a photography ban at beach volleyball events.

    1 source@AFP

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Spectators and media will need alternative methods to document matches.

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Word count59 words
PublishedMay 29, 2026, 7:21 AM
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