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Krattiger and Dillier Produce Stunning Shutout of Boermans and De Groot at World Championships

November 20, 2025February 19, 2026 BumpSpike.com source: Volleyball Worldanders_mol, andre_stein, arthur_mariano, christian_sorum, david_ahman, evandro_goncalves, jonatan_hellvig, renato_lima, sam_schachter, stefan_boermans, yorick_de_groot

Switzerland’s Marco Krattiger and Leo Dillier produced the most shocking result of the sixteenthfinals at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship in Adelaide, knocking out second-seeded Stefan Boermans and Yorick de Groot of the Netherlands. The stunning upset headlines a dramatic day that saw the full lineup for Thursday’s eighthfinals take shape. Swiss Shockwave in Adelaide Krattiger and Dillier, seeded 24th in the 48-team draw, hammered out a stunning 2-0 (21-14, 21-19) shutout of one of the main medal candidates in Australia. The Swiss dominated most of the first set…

Ehlers and Wickler upset Mol and Sørum for a spot in the quarterfinals

July 5, 2025February 20, 2026 anders_mol, andre_stein, christian_sorum, george_wanderley, stefan_boermans, yorick_de_groot

Germans Stun Norwegian Superstars Repeating what they did just under a year ago in the semifinals of the Paris Olympics, Germans Nils Ehlers and Clemens Wickler shocked Norwegian stars Anders Mol and Christian Sorum, beating the FIVB World Ranking leaders in the Round of 12 of this week’s Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite event held in Gstaad on Friday. The German Olympic medalists are among the eight teams that continue alive in the race for the title in the Swiss Alps, which will see both the quarterfinal and the…

João Pessoa Elite16 Preview – Golden Olympians Get Back in the Sand

October 16, 2024March 9, 2025 BumpSpike.comana_patricia, andre_stein, david_ahman, duda, george_wanderley, heather_bansley, jonatan_hellvig, sophie_bukovec

Two months after their triumphant victories at the Paris 2024 Olympics, beach volleyball’s reigning gold medalists are set to make their highly anticipated return to international competition. Brazil’s Eduarda ‘Duda’ Lisboa and Ana Patrícia Ramos, alongside Sweden’s David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig, will headline the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour João Pessoa Elite16, the ninth Elite16 event of the season. The tournament kicks off this Wednesday on the picturesque northeast coast of Brazil. Duda and Ana Patrícia: Back on the Sand Following their historic Olympic win, Duda and Ana Patrícia…

David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig Lead European Charge in BPT Elite16 Gstaad

July 8, 2024March 9, 2025 BumpSpike.comanastasija_samoilova, andre_stein, david_ahman, george_wanderley, jonatan_hellvig, kristen_nuss, taryn_kloth, tina_graudina

Reigning European champions David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig of Sweden led teams from the continent to a successful campaign in one of the most traditional stops of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour, the Elite16 tournament of Gstaad, Switzerland. With the 22-year-old Swedes at the top of the men’s podium and two other European duos taking medals home, the tournament came to an end on Sunday in the Swiss Alps, leaving promising signs to the teams from the continent that will compete at the Paris Olympics later this month. Swedish…

BPT Elite Brasília – Brazilians Lead Home Party to Victory

May 6, 2024March 9, 2025 BumpSpike.comana_patricia, andre_stein, arthur_mariano, duda, esmee_bobner, evandro_goncalves, george_wanderley, kristen_nuss, taryn_kloth, zoe_verge_depre

Brazil’s beach volleyball dominance on home soil continued in spectacular fashion as the nation secured both gold medals at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite16 event in Brasília on Sunday, extending an impressive winning streak in domestic tournaments. Double Gold Celebration Evandro Gonçalves/Arthur Lanci and Eduarda ‘Duda’ Lisboa/Ana Patrícia Ramos topped their respective podiums at the Parque da Cidade venue, marking the fifth consecutive tournament on Brazilian sand that has ended with the host nation claiming gold. Men’s Competition: Olympic Dreams Realized Evandro and Arthur capped a momentous day…

European Dominance: Sweden and Switzerland Capture Gold at Tepic Elite16

April 24, 2024March 9, 2025 BumpSpike.comandre_stein, david_ahman, george_wanderley, jonatan_hellvig, nina_brunner, tanja_huberli

European beach volleyball has flexed its muscles on the international stage, with reigning European champions David Åhman/Jonatan Hellvig of Sweden and Nina Brunner/Tanja Hüberli of Switzerland claiming gold medals at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite16 event in Tepic, Mexico. Swedish Duo Defends Tepic Title Playing in just their second event of the season, Åhman and Hellvig continued their impressive form by securing their seventh Beach Pro Tour title. The Swedish pair completed an undefeated run through the tournament, winning all six of their matches while dropping just three…

Brazil’s Andre Loyola and George Wanderley Reign Supreme at Saquarema Challenge

April 1, 2024April 3, 2024 BumpSpike.comandre_stein, chase_budinger, george_wanderley, jorge_alayo, noslen_diaz, theo_brunner, trevor_crabb, tri_bourne

Saquarema, Brazil — Despite a minor setback in Recife, Brazilian beach volleyball stalwarts Andre Loyola and George Wanderley proved their mettle once again by clinching gold at the Saquarema Challenge, cementing their status as the kings of the sand in their homeland. The duo’s ninth-place finish in Recife raised eyebrows, but it only fueled their determination to reclaim their dominance on home soil. With the Beach Pro Tour bypassing Itapema this year, where Loyola and Wanderley had previously dominated, all eyes were on them to deliver in Saquarema. Their journey…

Recife Preview – First Beach Pro Tour Challenge Event in a High Stakes Olympics Year

March 19, 2024April 3, 2024 BumpSpike.comaine_raupelyte, andre_stein, andy_benesh, anouk_verge_depre, chase_budinger, esmee_bobner, george_wanderley, karla_borger, miles_partain, monika_paulikiene, nina_brunner, sandra_ittlinger, tanja_huberli, theo_brunner, trevor_crabb, zoe_verge_depre

As the 2024 international beach volleyball season kicks into high gear, all eyes turn to Recife, Brazil, where the first Challenge event of the year is set to unfold from Thursday to Sunday. This tournament marks a pivotal moment for teams vying for coveted spots at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with valuable ranking points up for grabs. The Recife Challenge presents an opportunity for duos to make significant strides in the Olympic rankings, with 17 spots available in each gender until the June 9 deadline. While some top-ranked teams may…

Volleyball World Pro Tour Finals claimed by Ahman and Hellvig

December 11, 2023April 3, 2024 BumpSpike.comanders_mol, andre_stein, christian_sorum, david_ahman, george_wanderley, heather_bansley, jonatan_hellvig

In a stunning upset, Sweden’s David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig secured the championship title at the 2023 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Finals in Doha, dethroning the top-ranked Norwegian duo of Anders Mol and Christian Sorum. This victory adds to their impressive tally of six gold medals on the Beach Pro Tour. Meanwhile, the Brazilian pair of Andre Stein and George Wanderley secured the bronze medal. The final showdown witnessed Ahman & Hellvig’s dominance as they clinched a commanding victory in straight sets, securing the title with a resounding 2-0…

Tlaxcala Thrills: Hughes/Cheng Seize Gold, Shaping Olympic Rankings!

October 20, 2023March 31, 2024 BumpSpike.comana_patricia, andre_stein, duda, george_wanderley, kelly_cheng, kristen_nuss, pedro_solberg, sara_hughes, taryn_kloth

The Beach Volleyball World Championships in Tlaxcala, Mexico, delivered an exhilarating weekend of action, setting the stage for an intense Olympic showdown. On the women’s podium, it was a triumph for Team USA as Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes claimed the gold medal, marking a historic moment in their careers. Their stellar performance catapulted them to the top of the Olympic rankings, solidifying their status as formidable contenders on the global stage. Brazil’s Ana Patricia and Duda secured silver, while the USA’s Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth clinched the bronze,…