Kerri Walsh Jennings Advocates for Beach Volleyball in Santa Monica for 2028 Olympics
- Kerri Walsh Jennings aims to have beach volleyball featured at Santa Monica beaches for the 2028 Olympics, where she has deep roots.
- The support from Jennings aligns with her commitment to promoting the sport and highlighting its significance in California.
- Her advocacy emphasizes the importance of local culture and history in the upcoming Olympics.
As the world turns its attention to the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, beach volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings is already looking ahead to the 2028 Games, advocating for Santa Monica as the ideal location for the competition. Walsh Jennings, who has partnered with Santa Monica Travel & Tourism, emphasized the city's significance as the birthplace of modern beach volleyball, stating that it is the perfect setting for the world's best athletes to gather. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Walsh Jennings praised Santa Monica's pristine beaches, noting the deep, clean sand that has been a training ground for many great players. She expressed her belief that California's beaches are unmatched, asserting that Santa Monica stands out as the premier location for both competition and family enjoyment. "I just can’t think of a better city to represent our great sport," she remarked, highlighting the historical importance of the area in the evolution of beach volleyball. Misti Kerns, President and CEO of Santa Monica Travel & Tourism, echoed Walsh Jennings' sentiments, emphasizing the city's welcoming legacy for athletes of all levels. Kerns believes that Santa Monica will serve as an ideal base for sports enthusiasts during the Games, drawing parallels to the reverence felt in other iconic sports locations. With Los Angeles hosting the Olympics, both Kerns and Walsh Jennings are optimistic that the experience gained in Paris will fuel athletes' performance on the sands of Santa Monica in 2028.