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Pedro and Renato win all-Brazilian qualifier to make Brasilia Elite main draw

April 17, 2025February 20, 2026 source: Volleyball Worldandy_benesh, chaim_schalk, chase_budinger, george_wanderley, hugo_campos, joao_pedrosa, miles_evans, miles_partain, renato_lima, sam_schachter, vitor_felipe

The Brasilia Elite men’s main draw is all set for its start on Thursday. The remaining nine vacancies were taken up by the winners of the eight qualifying matches and a lucky loser team as the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour event started in the Brazilian capital on Wednesday. In the most interesting match of the day, two home pairs put up a three-set battle with Pedro Oliveira and Renato Lima securing the main draw spot after edging fellow Brazilians Gabriel Santiago and Felipe Alves. The all-Brazilian clash was the…

Boermans and De Groot hit the ground running in Brazil

April 12, 2025February 20, 2026 anders_mol, christian_sorum, david_ahman, evandro_goncalves, george_wanderley, jonatan_hellvig, jorge_alayo, moritz_pristauz, noslen_diaz, sam_cottafava, sam_schachter, stefan_boermans, yorick_de_groot

Stefan Boermans and Yorick de Groot played on Thursday, in Saquarema, their first matches since last December, but judging by their performance in the first day of the men’s main draw of the second Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite event of the year, it would be hard to tell the Dutch Olympians hadn’t been active for four months. The Europeans formed one of the six teams that won their pools in Brazil and advanced undefeated directly to the Round of 12 of the event – Norway’s Anders Mol/Christian Sorum,…

Schalk and Shaw beat Olympic champions to get to the semis

March 31, 2025February 20, 2026 BumpSpike.comchaim_schalk, david_ahman, david_schweiner, jonatan_hellvig, jorge_alayo, noslen_diaz, ondrej_perusic

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,…

Yucatan medalists Pedrosa and Campos and Haussener and Friedli reach team highs in World Ranking

March 26, 2025February 20, 2026 aine_raupelyte, anastasija_samoilova, chase_budinger, david_ahman, david_schweiner, hugo_campos, joao_pedrosa, jonatan_hellvig, jorge_alayo, kristen_nuss, miles_evans, monika_paulikiene, noslen_diaz, ondrej_perusic, svenja_muller, tanja_huberli, tina_graudina

Yucatan Medalists Reach Career Highs in World Rankings The latest FIVB Beach Volleyball World Rankings update reflects significant movement following the Yucatan Challenge in Mexico and the expiration of points from last year’s Recife Challenge in Brazil. Men’s Rankings Highlights Reigning world champions Ondrej Perusic and David Schweiner of Czechia claimed Yucatan gold and skyrocketed 18 positions to number 24 Yves Haussener and Julian Friedli of Switzerland, Yucatan silver medalists, jumped 23 spots to a career-high number 45 Joao Pedrosa and Hugo Campos of Portugal, Yucatan bronze medalists, climbed two…

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

March 22, 2025February 20, 2026 BumpSpike.comaine Raupelyte, carol_solberg, hailey_harward, julia_scoles, monika_paulikiene, tanja_huberli, xinyi_xia

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…

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

March 11, 2025March 12, 2025 BumpSpike.com

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…

Beach Volleyball Set for Worldwide Growth Through FIVB Strategic Vision 2032

February 21, 2025February 20, 2026 BumpSpike.com

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…

Beach Pro Tour 2025 Calendar Preview

January 15, 2025March 10, 2025 BumpSpike.com

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…

Volleyball World Announces 2025 Beach Pro Tour Schedule!

December 20, 2024March 10, 2025 BumpSpike.com

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…

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

December 8, 2024March 9, 2025 BumpSpike.comanastasija_samoilova, chen_xue, kristen_nuss, taryn_kloth, tina_graudina, xinyi_xia

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…