Japan bans photos at beach volleyball competition after spectators take 'malicious' pics

The Japan Volleyball Association (JVA) said recording images on any device would be prohibited at the Tonarino round of the country's beach volleyball tour for men and women, taking place on Saturday and Sunday. "We've observed malicious photography by some spectators at the Hekinan round," it added. The players had complained that they were "unable to concentrate", according to JVA.