I’m on assignment at the AVP Charleston Open this week. It’s the inaugural year for this professional beach volleyball tournament on the tour. So I’m honored and excited that the AVP contacted me to cover it for them. Of significance is the fact that this year is also the last year for one of the greatest volleyball athletes of our time. With three Olympic Gold Medals, at 46 years old Karch Kiraly is retiring at the end of this season. Here he is with his famous pink hat spiking the ball for a clean winner.

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