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Swiss hopefuls Bossart and Kernen enjoying their last U21 World Champs

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Switzerland Muriel Bossart and Leona Kernen are in the middle of their 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball U21 World Championship campaign in Puebla. They are really enjoying the atmosphere of their last junior world champs together and, of course, hoping to go as far as possible in the tournament. Meanwhile, Kernen is also looking forward to her first senior World Championship next month in Adelaide, along with star partner Tanja Huberli. The Swiss duo have already won some and lost some at the event in Mexico, but are now qualified for…

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Mexico new heroes Lares and Carlos Andres have what it takes for a bright future

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Rising Mexican beach volleyball stars Ines Antonio Vargas Lares and Carlos Andres Ayala Herrera have been real ambassadors for the 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball U21 World Championships that got underway in Puebla on Wednesday. The fans have been going crazy as soon as the young talents show up on the premises of the event in Cholula, but when they won their opening main draw match on Thursday, the euphoria around them was indescribable. One can only imagine what it will be like in Mexico if Lares and Carlos Andres continue…

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Ahman and Hellvig back up to number two in World Ranking

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Plavins and Fokerots Reach Team’s High Seventh Place The Ostrava men’s final between Ahman and Hellvig and Mol and Sorum After winning the Ostrava Elite on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour last week, reigning Olympic champions David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig climbed back up to the number two spot in the men’s FIVB Beach Volleyball World Ranking. No changes in the women’s top five occurred as the charts received their weekly update on Monday. Men’s World Ranking Update Ahman and Hellvig\s absence from the top two in the ranking…

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2025 AVP Huntington Beach Heritage Preview: Two Final AVP League Spots on the Line

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Two Final AVP League Spots on the Line The AVP Huntington Beach Open Heritage Event is just around the corner, and this year’s competition promises to be an electrifying showcase of professional beach volleyball. Scheduled for May 10-11, this prestigious event is the last opportunity for aspiring teams to claim a coveted spot in the 2025 AVP League. With only two of eight AVP League qualification spots remaining, this event will make or break teams’ seasons. How Teams Qualify for the AVP League Automatic Qualifiers (2024 Top-4 Duos) Men’s: Chase…

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Nuss and Brasher Bring Home First Beach Pro Tour Gold for 2025

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Nuss and Brasher Secure First Beach Pro Tour Gold of 2025 After taking bronze in Quintana Roo and silver in Saquarema, USA stars Kristen Nuss and Taryn Brasher finally claimed gold in Brasilia as the third Elite16 event of the 2025 Beach Pro Tour concluded in the Brazilian capital. Podium Results šŸ„‡ Kristen Nuss and Taryn Brasher (USA) – Gold šŸ„ˆ Carol Solberg and Rebecca Cavalcanti (Brazil) – Silver šŸ„‰ Ana Patricia Ramos and Eduarda Santos Lisboa (Duda) (Brazil) – Bronze Gold Medal Match Recap The second-seeded Americans overcame the…

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Schalk and Shaw beat Olympic champions to get to the semis

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Elite16 – Quintana Roo, MEX – 2025 The Americans will compete for medals in Mexico with the Capogrossos, Diaz/Alayo and Brouwer/van de Velde Published 02:15, 30 Mar 2025 Schalk and Shaw celebrate their incredible quarterfinal victory over Ahman and Hellvig Led by Americans Chaim Schalk and James Shaw, who eliminated reigning Olympic champions David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig of Sweden in just their sixth tournament as partners, teams from four different countries advanced to the men’s semifinals of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite event held in Quintana Roo,…

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Hladun and Lazarenko shut out Carol and Rebecca to win pool in Yucatan

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Ukraine’s Maryna Hladun and Tetiana Lazarenko stunned top-seeded Brazilians Carol Solberg and Rebecca Cavalcanti in the Pool A final at the Yucatan Challenge on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour and became the lowest seeded team to advance directly to the women’s eighthfinals in Mexico, as main draw action got underway on Thursday in Puerto Progreso. Watch the Yucatan Challenge on VBTV. 16th-seeded Hladun and Lazarenko hammered out an emphatic 2-0 (21-13, 21-15) shutout of the Brazilian favorites. The Ukrainians dominated in attack, with nine successful spikes from Lazarenko and…

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Preview: Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour 2025 Opens in Yucatan, Mexico

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The Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour blasts off its 2025 season in Mexico next week with the YucatĆ”n Challenge, taking place March 20-23. As the first event of the year, this tournament brings together an impressive lineup of international beach volleyball stars to the stunning Gulf Coast. With the first ranking points up for grabs and early momentum on the line, the YucatĆ”n Challenge is set to be a compelling start to the season. Our staff photographer Greg will be on site to capture all the energy and drama as…

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Beach Volleyball Set for Worldwide Growth Through FIVB Strategic Vision 2032

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The FIVB has announced significant steps to enhance beach volleyball through its Strategic Vision 2032, with major expansions planned for the Beach Pro Tour (BPT) that will create more opportunities for athletes and build a stronger global ecosystem for the sport. Expanded Field Sizes for 2025 In 2025, the number of teams in main draws will increase significantly at both Elite and Challenge stops. The Elite category will expand from 16 to 24 teams per gender, while the Challenge category will grow from 24 to 32 teams per gender. This…

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Bryl & Losiak Set for 2025 Beach Pro Tour Return, Eyeing European and World Championships

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Polish beach volleyball duo Michał Bryl & Bartosz Łosiak are gearing up for an important 2025 season, setting their sights on both the European Championship and the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship in Adelaide, Australia. Mexico: A Lucky Ground for the Polish Pair? The Beach Pro Tour 2025 kicks off in Mexico, a country where Bryl & Łosiak have historically performed well. Their schedule includes: YucatĆ”n Challenge (March 20-23) Quintana Roo Elite16 (March 26-30) Given their strong past results in Mexico, including their historic first-ever Beach Pro Tour gold in…

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