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

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…

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June 2023 Olympic Rankings, Jurmala Triumph: Humana-Paredes/Wilkerson’s Rise; Australian Surprise, Brazilian Domination

Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson seized gold at the Volleyball World Jurmala Challenge, propelling them from No. 14 to an impressive No. 9 in the Olympic beach volleyball rankings. Their stellar performance not only secured victory but also affirmed their rising prominence on the global stage, positioning them as formidable contenders in the quest for Olympic qualification. In a remarkable turn of events, Australians Zachery Schubert and Thomas Hodges clinched their first gold medal as a team, catapulting them from No. 23 to an impressive No. 14 in the rankings.…

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