Guernsey pair learn new sport for Island Games - and beat home side in straight sets

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Jen Lindfield and Gemma Nicolle have been training hard to prepare themselves for the beach volleyball event. Credit: ITV Channel TV

Two Guernsey athletes were so desperate to go to this year's NatWest International Island Games they learnt a new sport.

Jen Lindfield and Gemma Nicolle from Guernsey have been competing in volleyball for almost 20 years - but sand is not their normal stomping ground.

They are both used to playing indoor volleyball, so have been training hard in different locations to prepare themselves for the beach volleyball event in Gibraltar.

The pair were left speechless after beating the home side in straight sets. Credit: ITV Channel TV

Tonight was their shining moment, and they managed to beat the hosts in straight sets.

The game also marked the first time Guernsey has sent a team to the Games for this event.

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