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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…

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

April 17, 2025February 20, 2026 andy_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,…

Final Olympic Rankings 2023 – Paris 2024 Here we Come!

December 23, 2023March 31, 2024 BumpSpike.comandy_benesh, dan_dearing, miles_partain, molly_mcbain, sam_schachter, sarah_pavan

The quest for Olympic glory kicked off in style last February in Doha, Qatar, with the electrifying Volleyball World Elite16. As the Olympic qualification period hurtles towards its June 9, 2024 conclusion, every spike and block carries immense significance in shaping the destiny of beach volleyball’s elite. At the recent NORCECA Continental Championships, Andy Benesh and Miles Partain may have missed out on the gold, settling for bronze, but their podium finish elevated them to seventh in the world rankings, thanks to the 720 crucial points they garnered. With Paris…

Previewing Huntington Beach AVP: The Return of Champions, College Stars, and International Greats

May 17, 2023April 6, 2024 BumpSpike.comsam_schachter

As the AVP beach volleyball tour returns to its iconic Huntington Beach venue after a hiatus, anticipation is at an all-time high. Following two exciting tournaments that kicked off the season with a bang, the stage is set for a thrilling weekend of action in Southern California. Known for its rich history and unparalleled atmosphere, the Huntington Beach Pier promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for players and fans alike. With a stacked field of competitors, including international stars and rising college talent, this event is shaping up to be…