Olympic beach volleyball qualifying events postponed because of coronavirus pandemic

Two key Olympic beach volleyball qualifying events were postponed Saturday because of concerns over the global coronavirus pandemic, leaving several U.S. athletes frustrated at a seemingly slow decision-making process and shrouding Olympic qualification in sudden uncertainty.

A day after FIVB, the international governing body for indoor and outdoor volleyball, announced it was largely keeping its upcoming beach volleyball schedule intact to be evaluated on a "case-by-case" basis, the federation reversed course Saturday afternoon.

First, it postponed an event in Cancun, Mexico, that was scheduled for March 24-29. Hours later, it also postponed a