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Rio Olympics 2016: Egypt v Germany beach volleyball clash shows colossal cultural divide between two teams

BEACH VOLLEYBALL has given the world a glimpse into the cultural differences between the West and Islam.

Egypt took on Germany at the Rio Olympics in the sport that is famous for it's female players wearing bikinis.

There was a clear contrast between the two outfits worn by the Egypt and Germany teams
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There was a clear contrast between the two outfits worn by the Egypt and Germany teamsCredit: EFE
Elgobashy spikes the ball against Kira Walkenhorst of Germany (L) during the women's Beach Volleyball preliminary pool D game against Germany
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Elgobashy spikes the ball against Kira Walkenhorst of Germany (L) during the women's Beach Volleyball preliminary pool D game against GermanyCredit: EFE
Doaa Elghobashy of Egypt and Kira Walkenhorst of Germany compete
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Doaa Elghobashy of Egypt and Kira Walkenhorst of Germany competeCredit: Reuters
Laura Ludwing dives to try and return the ball
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Laura Ludwing dives to try and return the ballCredit: Getty Images

But the pictures show that not all women are following the stereotype as the Egyptian team wore long sleeved tops and leggings while competing.

Doaa Elghobashy also covered her head with a hijab - team-mate Nada Meawad did not - as their German rivals Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst wore two-piece outfits.

Before London 2012 the International Volleyball Federation regulated the size of uniforms before relaxing those rules.

Medal hopefuls Ludwig and Walkenhorst continued their outstanding winning streak by posting a Pool D win over their Egyptian counterparts.

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German player Laura Ludwig spikes a ball against the Egyptians
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German player Laura Ludwig spikes a ball against the EgyptiansCredit: EFE
Elgobashy celebrates after winning a point
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Elgobashy celebrates after winning a pointCredit: Getty Images
Nada Meawad does not wear a hijab during matches
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Nada Meawad does not wear a hijab during matchesCredit: Getty Images

 

Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst of Germany react during the Women's Beach Volleyball preliminary round Pool D match
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Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst of Germany react during the Women's Beach Volleyball preliminary round Pool D matchCredit: Getty Images

The Egyptians were playing in their first international event together outside of the African continent where they had won a major title in April.

Ludwig and Walkenhorst came out 2-0 winners after a match lasting nearly 40 minutes.

After the defeat, 19-year-old Elghobashy told reporters: "I have worn the hijab for 10 years.

"It doesn’t keep me away from the things I love to do, and beach volleyball is one of them.
"I’m proud to be seen raising the Egyptian flag in a carnival with so many nations."

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