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Historic Gold for England’s Bello Twins at Rio Elite16

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In a stunning display of skill and determination, England’s Joaquin and Javier Bello claimed their first-ever Beach Pro Tour gold medal at the Elite16 event in Rio de Janeiro. The twin brothers, who started their journey from the qualifiers, capped off an incredible week with a dramatic 2-1 (22-24, 30-28, 15-13) victory over Argentina’s Nicolas and Tomas Capogrosso in the final. This historic win marks their first podium finish at the Elite16 level and their fourth overall on the Tour. A Memorable Final The gold medal match was a thrilling…

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Carol and Barbara Claim Gold in Dramatic Rio Elite16 Comeback

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Brazil’s Carol Solberg and Barbara Seixas delivered a stunning performance at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite16 event in Rio de Janeiro, overcoming a rocky start to claim the gold medal. After losing their first two matches, the experienced duo rallied with five consecutive victories, culminating in a dominant win in the final. With this triumph, Carol and Barbara are set to reclaim the world number one ranking when the FIVB updates its standings on Monday. A Remarkable Turnaround The Brazilian pair, seeded 11th in the tournament, faced early…

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Men’s Qualifiers Deliver Thrilling Action at Rio Elite16

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The men’s qualifiers at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite16 event in Rio de Janeiro concluded in spectacular fashion on Wednesday, with all four second-round matches going to a third-set tie-breaker. Chile’s Fernando Quintero and Vicente Droguett, Germany’s Philipp Huster and Maximilian Just, England’s Joaquin and Javier Bello, and Argentina’s Juan Amieva and Maciel Bueno emerged victorious, securing the final four spots in the main draw. Chilean Duo Stuns in Qualifiers Chile’s Quintero and Droguett, seeded 11th in the qualifiers, pulled off a remarkable run to earn the 16th…

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Preview – Rio de Janeiro Set to Host Final Beach Pro Tour Elite16 of 2024

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Rio de Janeiro, the iconic host city of the 2016 Olympic Games, is gearing up to welcome the world’s best beach volleyball players for the final Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite16 event of the year. From November 6 to 10, the sands of Rio will witness fierce competition, with seven Olympic medalists headlining the men’s lineup, including champions from both Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. Top-Seeded Swedes Lead Pool A Paris 2024 Olympic gold medalists David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig of Sweden enter the tournament as the top-seeded team…

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