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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 Yucatán 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 Yucatán 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: Yucatán 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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Beach Pro Tour 2025 Calendar Preview

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The Beach Pro Tour is set to return for its fourth season in 2025, following three years of thrilling competition. The Elite16 and Challenge categories have been officially confirmed, with some Futures events already revealed. Elite16 Events – Highest Level of Competition The 2025 Beach Pro Tour will feature nine Elite16 tournaments, combining new host cities with established venues: March 26-30 – Quintana Roo, Mexico 🇲🇽 (First time hosting) April 16-20 – Brasilia, Brazil 🇧🇷 (Returning after 2024 debut) More Elite16 locations to be announced soon! Challenge Events – Expanding…

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Volleyball World Announces 2025 Beach Pro Tour Schedule!

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The Beach Pro Tour 2025 is set to deliver another thrilling season of elite beach volleyball, spanning five continents over nine months. The competition kicks off in late March and will culminate in the prestigious Beach Volleyball World Championships 2025 in Adelaide, Australia, from November 14-23. Exciting Host Cities & Iconic Stops The 2025 tour will feature classic destinations and new locations, making for an unforgettable season: Gstaad, Switzerland – celebrating 25 years as a top-tier beach volleyball destination. Brazil – hosting four events, including an Elite tournament in Brasilia…

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Kristen Nuss & Taryn Kloth Defend Title – 2024 Beach Pro Tour Champions in Doha

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Kristen Nuss & Taryn Kloth have solidified their dominance in beach volleyball by winning back-to-back Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Finals gold medals in Doha. The American duo successfully defended their 2023 title, securing their eighth career gold and 12th overall medal on the Tour. All-American Final: Nuss & Kloth Triumph Over Cannon & Kraft The championship match was an all-USA battle, with Nuss & Kloth defeating Terese Cannon & Megan Kraft in straight sets (21-19, 21-17). Nuss contributed with four aces Kloth delivered five kill blocks Cannon scored a…

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Mol & Sørum Reclaim Beach Pro Tour Throne in Doha Finals

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The Beachvolley Vikings are back on top! Anders Mol & Christian Sørum reclaimed their title as Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Finals champions, defeating David Åhman & Jonatan Hellvig in the 2024 Doha Finals. The Norwegian duo avenged their loss in the 2023 final against the Swedes, securing their second Beach Pro Tour Finals gold after winning in 2022. Grand Final: Norway vs. Sweden Rivalry Continues Mol & Sørum, seeded third, delivered a 2-0 (21-18, 22-20) victory over the top-ranked Swedes, taking control in the first set and rallying in…

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Beach Pro Tour Finals: Women’s Semifinals Set for Showdown in Doha

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The Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Finals in Doha are down to the final four, as Latvia’s Tina Graudina & Anastasija Samoilova and China’s Chen Xue & Xinyi Xia secured the last two spots in the semifinals on Friday. Both teams will now face American duos in Saturday’s decisive matches for a chance to play in the gold medal match. Semifinal Matchups (Saturday, December 7): 🕐 13:00 local time (10:00 GMT):🇱🇻 Tina Graudina / Anastasija Samoilova (Latvia) vs. Terese Cannon / Megan Kraft (USA) 🕑 14:00 local time (11:00 GMT):🇨🇳…

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Beach Pro Tour Finals: Men’s Semifinals Set for High-Stakes Showdowns in Doha

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The Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Finals in Doha are heading into their final day, with four powerhouse teams set to battle for the men’s title. Tokyo Olympic champions Anders Mol & Christian Sørum got their long-awaited revenge against Ehlers & Wickler in the quarterfinals and will now face home favorites Cherif Younousse & Ahmed Tijan in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Paris Olympic gold medalists David Åhman & Jonatan Hellvig will clash with Stefan Boermans & Yorick de Groot for a place in the final. Semifinal Matchups (Saturday, December 7): 🕑…

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BPT Finals Men’s Doha Preview – World’s Top Teams in the last Big Battle of the Year

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The biggest Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour event of the year kicks off on Wednesday, December 4, in Doha, Qatar, bringing together 10 of the best men’s teams in the world for an intense showdown at the Aspire Zone. Running through Saturday, December 7, the tournament will feature high-stakes matchups between elite duos, including reigning Olympic champions, world champions, and former world number ones. Tournament Format The 10 teams are divided into two round-robin pools of five. After pool play: The winners of each pool advance directly to the semifinals.…

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