Beach volleyball is a huge crowd-puller sport. The event at the London Games was no different. Record crowds gathered over the last week to enjoy the action and skimpy outfits on view.

-London Olympics 2012 - Complete coverage

In the run-up to the Games, British media coverage of the sport focused on whether the women players would wear bikinis if it rained. The implication was that if they covered up, the game would lose much of its appeal.

Fortunately, the weather did not play spoilsport, and spectators were treated to the sight of tanned and toned bodies.

Rediff.com brings you images from the sport at the Games:

Misty May-Treanor of US hits a ball during the quarterfinal women's beach volleyball match against Italy during the London Games.

Germany's Sara Goller strikes a graceful pose after chasing down a ball during a beach volleyball match against Australia.

Marta Menegatti of Italy and teammate Greta Cicolari react following a two-set win over Spain during a beach volleyball match.

Italy's Marta Menegatti returns the ball during a beach volleyball match against Russia.

Italy's Marta Menegatti signals to her teammate during the quarterfinal women's beach volleyball match against USA.

US Kerri Walsh dives for a ball during the quarterfinal women's beach volleyball match against Italy.

Xue Chen of China sets the ball for her teammate Zhang Xi during a beach volleyball match against Austria.

China's Xi Zhang dives for a ball during the quarterfinal women's beach volleyball match against Austria.

Maria Antonelli from Brazil dives for a ball during the Beach Volleyball match against CZech Republic.

Italy's Marta Menegatti dives for a ball during the quarterfinal women's beach volleyball match against USA.

Maria Antonelli of Brazil digs out a ball during a beach volleyball match against the Czech Republic.