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Brits lose out in Beach Volleyball opener

Steve Grotowski and John Garcia-Thompson's bid for Beach Volleyball success began with a defeat as the British pair went down in straight sets against Canada at Horse Guards Parade.

Steve Grotowski of Great Britain dives on the way to defeat

Steve Grotowski of Great Britain fails to return the ball during the men's Beach Volleyball preliminary round on Day 1 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Horse Guards Parade on 28 July 2012.

A near-capacity crowd at the 15,000-seater arena did their best to cheer on the home favourites in their Pool F opener.

However, their opponents just had that bit more guile around the court and emerged with a solid 21-19 21-13 win.