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Beach volleyball 07/01/2019

USA honour three-time Olympian Jake Gibb as Beach Player of the Year

Lausanne, Switzerland, January 7, 2019 – 42-year-old Jacob Gibb was honoured as USA's Male Beach Volleyball Player of the Year. The three-time Olympian receives this recognition from USA Volleyball for the third time, after 2012 and 2013.

Beach volleyball 02/12/2018

Historic World Tour gold for Belarus

Ljubljana, Slovenia, December 2, 2018 – Aliaksandr Dziadkou and Pavel Piatrushka lived up to their status as the #1 seeds in the main draw bracket and won gold at the Ljubljana winter edition one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.

Beach volleyball 02/12/2018

Way to return! Arvaniti and Karagkouni shine with Ljubljana gold

Ljubljana, Slovenia, December 2, 2018 – Panagiota Karagkouni and Vasiliki Arvaniti completed a remarkable return to the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour by winning the women’s gold at the Ljubljana winter edition one-star stop on Sunday.

Beach volleyball 01/12/2018

Belarusian top seeds fight their way back to Ljubljana semis

Ljubljana, Slovenia, December 1, 2018 – Top-seeded Aliaksandr Dziadkou and Pavel Piatrushka of Belarus, who started off on the wrong foot in the men’s main draw at the Ljubljana winter edition one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour, fought their way back to the semifinal spots hammering out three straight-set victories on Saturday.

Beach volleyball 01/12/2018

Lithuanians, Latvians, Greeks, Ukrainians advance to Ljubljana women’s semis

Ljubljana, Slovenia, December 1, 2018 – Pairs from Greece, Latvia, Lithuania and Ukraine progressed to the women’s semifinals at the Ljubljana winter edition one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. Both semis on Sunday will present a chance to teams that lost their pool finals to take revenge from the very same opponents that beat them.

Beach volleyball 30/11/2018

Italian qualifiers continue winning streak at Ljubljana

Ljubljana, Slovenia, November 30, 2018 – Jessica Jenifer Luca and Jessica Allegretti, the 14th-seeded Italians, who made it to the women’s main draw at the Ljubljana winter edition one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour after emerging from Thursday’s qualification, continued their successful run on Friday and advanced directly to the quarterfinals, along with teams from Greece, Lithuania and Slovenia.

Beach volleyball 30/11/2018

Slovenian wild cards upset top-seeded Belarusians in Ljubljana men’s main draw

Ljubljana, Slovenia, November 30, 2018 – Bottom-seeded Slovenian wild cards Vid Jakopin and Jure Peter Bedrac delivered the first major sensation as the men’s main draw competition at the Ljubljana winter edition one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour got underway at the Ludus Sports Park on Friday.

Beach volleyball 29/11/2018

Teams from eight countries snatch Ljubljana main draw spots

Ljubljana, Slovenia, November 29, 2018 – Eight teams from eight different countries won all their qualification matches at the Ljubljana winter edition one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour in Slovenia to progress to Friday’s main draw. Pairs from Belgium, Denmark, Italy and Poland were successful in the women’s bracket, while duos from Hungary, Latvia, Norway and Russia achieved advancement to the men’s best 16.

Beach volleyball 28/11/2018

World Tour returns to Ljubljana

Ljubljana, Slovenia, November 28, 2018 – Less than four months after Ljubljana hosted its first ever FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event in early August, the Slovenian capital is ready to welcome its second double-gender one-star event, this time for an indoor winter edition at the Ludus Sports Park in Crnuce from November 29 through December 2.

Beach volleyball 13/11/2018

2018-2019 World Tour to reach climax in Rome finale

Lausanne, Switzerland, November 13, 2018 – The FIVB is pleased to announce that Italy will host a season-ending event in Rome from September 4 to 8, providing the final highlight of the 2018-2019 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.

Beach volleyball 25/10/2018

Mol and Sorum receive further honours after golden year

Monaco, October 24, 2018 – Anders Mol and Christian Sorum marked their breakthrough season by receiving an award for Best Men’s Team of the 2017/2018 Season on Tuesday at an event organised in collaboration with Red Bull Media House.

Beach volleyball 19/10/2018

Historic Kazakhstani World Tour triumph at Bandar Anzali

Bandar Anzali, Iran, October 19, 2018 – Kazakhstan’s Alexey Sidorenko and Alexandr Dyachenko triumphed with their country’s first ever gold medal from an FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event for either gender.

Beach volleyball 18/10/2018

Sidorenko and Dyachenko to challenge top seeds in Anzali final

Bandar Anzali, Iran, October 18, 2018 – Kazakhstan’s Alexey Sidorenko and Alexandr Dyachenko will challenge home favourites Bahman Salemiinjehboroun and Arash Vakili in Friday’s final for the gold medal at the Bandar Anzali one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. Two other Iranian teams will play for the bronze.

Beach volleyball 17/10/2018

Four quarterfinalists emerge on day 1 of Bandar Anzali main draw

Bandar Anzali, Iran, October 17, 2018 – Teams from Thailand, Iran, Kazakhstan and Poland advanced straight to the quarterfinals at the Bandar Anzali one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour by winning two pool matches each on day 1 of main draw action on the Caspian Sea coast.

Beach volleyball 16/10/2018

Teams from Kazakhstan, Czechia, Thailand and Iran succeed in Anzali qualifications

Bandar Anzali, Iran, October 16, 2018 – Four teams from four different countries - Kazakhstan, the Czech Republic, Thailand and Iran - won their qualification matches at the Bandar Anzali one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour in Iran to progress to Wednesday’s main draw.

Beach volleyball 16/10/2018

Norway and Sweden stops added to World Tour

Lausanne, Switzerland, October 16, 2018 – The 2018-19 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour will feature a further two tournaments, with Norway and Sweden being added to the list of hosting countries.

Beach volleyball 15/10/2018

World Tour Caspian Sea Series on to Bandar Anzali

Bandar Anzali, Iran, October 15, 2018 – The last of three consecutive one-star events in Iran on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour, dubbed the Caspian Sea Series, will take place in Bandar Anzali from Tuesday, October 16, through Friday, October 19.

Beach volleyball 14/10/2018

FIVB World Tour returns to Iran & USA

Lausanne, Switzerland, October 15, 2018 - The early season schedule on the 2018-2019 FIVB World Tour calendar continues for the third-straight week with tournaments in Iran and the United States.

Beach volleyball 14/10/2018

Semenov and Leshukov win gold in all-Russian final at Yangzhou

Yangzhou, China, October 14, 2018 – The all-Russian final ended in victory for Konstantin Semenov and Ilya Leshukov against Viacheslav Krasilnikov and Oleg Stoyanovskiy at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Yangzhou 4-star.

Beach volleyball 14/10/2018

Klineman and Ross bring home Yangzhou gold

Yangzhou, China, October 14, 2018 – Alexandra Klineman and April Ross of the United States earned their second FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour gold medal at the 4-star event in Yangzhou since teaming up early this year.

Beach volleyball 14/10/2018

Watch Yangzhou finals live on FIVB YouTube channel

Yangzhou, China, October 13, 2018 - Fans can watch the men’s and women’s finals of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event in Yangzhou, China on Sunday, which will be streamed live on the FIVB's YouTube page.

Beach volleyball 13/10/2018

Krasilnikov/Stoyanovskiy and Semenov/Leshukov set up all-Russian final in Yangzhou

Yangzhou, China, October 13, 2018 – It will be an all-Russian affair in the final of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Yangzhou 4-star, as Viacheslav Krasilnikov/Oleg Stoyanovskiy and Konstantin Semenov/Ilya Leshukov recorded their respective victories in the semifinals on Saturday.

Beach volleyball 13/10/2018

Ana Patricia/Rebecca and Klineman/Ross advance to Yangzhou final

Yangzhou, China, October 13, 2018 – Brazil’s Ana Patricia Silva and Rebecca Cavalcanti and the United States Alexandra Klineman and April Ross beat their respective opponents to enter the final of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Yangzhou 4-star.

Beach volleyball 12/10/2018

Maiden World Tour gold for Raoufi and Mirzaali at Babolsar

Babolsar, Iran, October 12, 2018 – Rahman Raoufi and Abolhamed Mirzaali topped the podium at the Babolsar one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. At the age of 40, Raoufi finally won his first ever gold medal on the World Tour.

Beach volleyball 12/10/2018

Late rally propels Ahmed Tijan and Cherif past Chinese duo

Yangzhou, China, October 12, 2018 – Ahmed Tijan and Cherif Younousse made a late run in the third set to win 2-1 (21-19, 16-21, 15-10) against China’s Gao Peng and Ha Likejiang in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Yangzhou 4-star.

Beach volleyball 12/10/2018

Walsh Jennings works magic as USA rout China in Yangzhou

Yangzhou, China, October 12, 2018 – The United States’ Kerri Walsh Jennings showed masterclass in finishing under pressure to overcome top Chinese pair Wang Fan and Xue Chen in their FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Yangzhou 4-star pool play encounter.

Beach volleyball 12/10/2018

Pavan stays in beach volleyball for good

Yangzhou, China, October 12, 2018 – Canada’s Sarah Pavan is one of the few athletes who has played in two disciplines of the sport at the highest level.

Beach volleyball 11/10/2018

Kazakhstani team upset top seeds on way to Babolsar semis

Babolsar, Iran, October 11, 2018 – Two pairs from Iran and one each from Slovenia and Kazakhstan advanced to Friday’s semifinals of the Babolsar one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.

Beach volleyball 11/10/2018

Pedro Solberg and Bruno Schmidt deliver clutch performance in Yangzhou

Yangzhou, China, October 11, 2018 – Brazil’s Pedro Solberg and Bruno Oscar Schmidt scored a pair of victories, including the 2-1 (21-14, 24-26, 15-12) win over the United States’ Casey Patterson and Stafford Slick in the men’s pool play round of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Yangzhou 4-star.

Beach volleyball 11/10/2018

Ana Patricia: China brings me good luck

Yangzhou, China, October 11, 2018 – Brazil’s Ana Patricia Silva Ramos is competing in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Yangzhou 4-star and the young star admits that China has brought her so much luck in her playing career.

Beach volleyball 11/10/2018

Barbara/Fernanda and Klineman/Ross elude Chinese duos in tiebreakers

Yangzhou, China, October 11, 2018 – The top seeded Barbara Seixas De Freitas and Fernanda Alves and the second-seeded Alexandra Klineman and April Ross endured tough tie-break matches against Chinese rivals at the start of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Yangzhou 4-star women’s main draw tournament.

Beach volleyball 10/10/2018

Iranian wild cards shoot up to Babolsar quarterfinals

Babolsar, Iran, October 10, 2018 – One Slovenian and three Iranian teams progressed directly to the quarterfinals of the Babolsar one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour by winning their pools as main draw action got underway on Wednesday.

Beach volleyball 10/10/2018

Walsh Jennings and Sweat team up in run at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Colorado Springs, USA, October 10, 2018 - Three-time Olympic gold medallist and three-time world champion Kerri Walsh Jennings has teamed up with Brooke Sweat in pursuit of qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Beach volleyball 10/10/2018

David Lee sets sight on future

Yangzhou, China, October 10, 2018 – All eyes were on centre court on Wednesday morning, when Olympic volleyball gold medallist David Lee made his debut in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 4-star event in Yangzhou.

Beach volleyball 10/10/2018

Polish, Russian duos prevail in tiebreakers

Yangzhou, China, October 10, 2018 – Poland’s Jakub Szalankiewicz and Maciej Rudol, Russia’s Maxim Sivolap and Artem Yarzutkin prevailed in their respective qualification matches on Wednesday to complete the main draw cast of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Yangzhou 4-star.

Beach volleyball 10/10/2018

Brazilians rule Yangzhou women’s qualification

Yangzhou, China, October 10, 2018 – Three Brazilian pairs advanced to the main draw after strong wins over their respective opponents in the qualification round of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Yangzhou 4-star on Wednesday.

Beach volleyball 09/10/2018

World Tour returns to China for inaugural Yangzhou Open

Yangzhou, China, October 9, 2018 – The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour is back in China for its third event on the 2018-2019 calendar with the inaugural Yangzhou Open from October 10 to 14.

Beach volleyball 09/10/2018

Two pairs from Kazakhstan and one each from Thailand and Iran push through Babolsar qualifications

Babolsar, Iran, October 9, 2018 – Four teams, two from Kazakhstan and one each from Thailand and Iran, won their qualification matches on the first competition day at the Babolsar one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour to advance to Wednesday’s main draw.

Beach volleyball 08/10/2018

Babolsar to welcome second World Tour Caspian Sea Series event

Babolsar, Iran, October 8, 2018 – The second of three one-star events on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour, part of the Caspian Sea Series in Iran, will get underway in Babolsar on Tuesday with the qualification stage. The main draw of this men-only tournament will take place from Wednesday, October 10, through Friday, October 12.

Beach volleyball 05/10/2018

All-Iranian podium at Bandar Torkaman

Bandar Torkaman, Iran, October 5, 2018 – Top-seeded Bahman Salemiinjehboroun and Arash Vakili topped an all-Iranian podium at the men-only Bandar Torkaman one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. This is the first ever gold medal on the Tour for them.

Beach volleyball 04/10/2018

Pool winners progress further to Bandar Torkaman semis

Bandar Torkaman, Iran, October 4, 2018 – The four teams who won their pools and advanced directly to the quarterfinals of the men-only one-star stop in Bandar Torkaman on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour, three Iranian and one Kazakhstani pairs, also made it further ahead to Friday’s semifinals.

Beach volleyball 04/10/2018

Bourne and Crabb stun Myskiv and Samoday to win Qinzhou gold

Qinzhou, China, October 4, 2018 – USA’s Tri Bourne and Trevor Crabb stunned Russia’s Taras Myskiv and Valeriy Samoday 2-0 (21-18, 21-9) to win the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Qinzhou 3-star gold medal on Thursday.

Beach volleyball 04/10/2018

Ana Patricia and Rebecca rally past Italians in Qinzhou final

Qinzhou, China, October 4, 2018 – Brazil’s Ana Patricia Silva and Rebecca Cavalcanti Barbosa rallied to beat Italy’s Marta Menegatti and Viktoria Orsi Toth 2-1 (18-21, 21-15, 15-12) in the women’s final of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Qinzhou 3-star on Thursday.

Beach volleyball 04/10/2018

Watch Qinzhou finals live on FIVB YouTube channel

Qinzhou, China, October 4, 2018 - Fans can watch the women's semifinals and the men's and women's medal matches of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event in Qinzhou, China on Thursday, which will be streamed live on the FIVB's YouTube page.

Beach volleyball 03/10/2018

Two wins propel Kazakhstani pair to Bandar Torkaman quarterfinals

Bandar Torkaman, Iran, October 3, 2018 – Fifth-seeded Alexey Kuleshov and Artem Petrossyants of Kazakhstan were the only team that won two victories on the first competition day at the men-only one-star stop in Bandar Torkaman on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.

Beach volleyball 03/10/2018

Menegatti and Orsi Toth share strong bond on and off court

Qinzhou, China, October 3, 2018 – Marta Menegatti and Viktoria Orsi Toth are making their presence felt again with their strong performances on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.

Volleyball 03/10/2018

Myskiv/Samoday and Bourne/Crabb in final duel for Qinzhou gold

Qinzhou, China, October 3, 2018 – Russia’s Taras Myskiv and Valeriy Samoday and USA’s Tri Bourne and Trevor Crabb are set to duel in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Qinzhou 3-star final, following their straight-set semifinal wins.

Beach volleyball 02/10/2018

World Tour Caspian Sea Series to kick off in Bandar Torkaman

Bandar Torkaman, Iran, October 2, 2018 – The first of three one-star events on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour, part of the Caspian Sea Series in Iran, is ready to get underway in Bandar Torkaman on Wednesday. This men-only tournament will take place through Friday, October 5.

Beach volleyball 02/10/2018

Oscar and Luciano find winning rhythm in Qinzhou

Qinzhou, China, October 2, 2018 – After a stumble in their pool play opener, Brazil’s Oscar Brandao and Luciano Ferreira de Paula, pulled themselves back into the competition with two straight-set victories at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Qinzhou 3-star.

Beach volleyball 02/10/2018

Ukraine’s Lunina and Samoday surprise USA pair in tiebreaker

Qinzhou, China, October 2, 2018 – Ukraine’s Diana Lunina and Maryna Samoday prevailed in the most thrilling encounter of the third day of competition in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Qinzhou 3-star.

Beach volleyball 02/10/2018

Basta and Kolaric hope to lead way for other Serbian teams

Qinzhou, China, October 2, 2018 – Serbian duo Stefan Basta and Lazar Kolaric stepped into the spotlight with strong performances in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour that led to two silver medal finishes at the Lucerne and Tokyo 3-star events.

Beach volleyball 01/10/2018

Clutch game spells victory for Seidl and Waller

Qinzhou, China, October 1, 2018 – Austria’s Robin Seidl and Philipp Waller made a clutch finish to earn double victories on the first day of the main draw competition of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Qinzhou 3-star on Monday.

Beach volleyball 01/10/2018

Sponcil and Claes ace Qinzhou main draw opener

Qinzhou, China, October 1, 2018 – The United States’ Sarah Sponcil and Kelly Claes had a strong start to their campaign with a 2-0 (21-16, 21-11) win over Russia’s Ekaterina Syrtseva and Alexandra Moiseeva in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Qinzhou 3-star.

Beach volleyball 01/10/2018

Xue Chen ready to take on new challenges

Qinzhou, China, October 1, 2018 – Former world champion and Olympic bronze medallist Xue Chen decided to come back to beach volleyball after a one-year absence and is eager to conquer challenges ahead.

Beach volleyball 30/09/2018

Ukrainian and Chinese pairs have field day in Qinzhou men’s qualification

Qinzhou, China, September 30, 2018 – Two Ukrainian and Chinese duos completed successful stints in the men’s qualification round of the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Qinzhou 3-star on Sunday.

Beach volleyball 30/09/2018

Spain’s Soria and Carro make winning 3-star debut

Qinzhou, China, September 30, 2018 – FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 3-star debutantes Paula Soria and Maria Belen Carro earned a spot in the main draw after a tie-break win at the Qinzhou qualification round.

Beach volleyball 30/09/2018

Shiratori believes in bright future for Japan

Qinzhou, China, September 30, 2018 – Seasoned player Katsuhiro Shiratori, who is on active duty in the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Qinzhou 3-star, believes there is a bright future for Japan’s beach volleyball programme.

Beach volleyball 29/09/2018

Qinzhou celebrates return of World Tour

Qinzhou, China, September 29, 2018 – China’s southwestern coastal city of Qinzhou is delighted to welcome another edition of the double-gender 3-star event of the FIVB Volleyball World Tour from September 29 to October 4.

Beach volleyball 25/09/2018

Visiting with a Beach Volleyball Viking

Huntington Beach, Calif., USA, September 24, 2018 - One of the greatest runs in beach volleyball history has been in the books for more than a month, but it would not surprise anyone if Anders Mol and Christian Sorum of Norway still can’t believe what hit them.

Beach volleyball 20/09/2018

2018-2019 FIVB Beach Volleyball Calendar outlines beginning of journey to Tokyo Olympics

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 20, 2018 - The events on the 2018-2019 FIVB Beach Volleyball Calendar were confirmed as the World Tour Council met in Lausanne on Tuesday. Featuring an increase in the number of 3-, 4- and 5-star events, the 2018-2019 season is set to be the biggest yet.

Beach volleyball 12/09/2018

Most outstanding player Mol looks back at spectacular season

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 12 - Just over a week after Anders Mol was named the most outstanding men's player on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour, the 21-year old Norwegian talked about a historic season for him and Christian Sorum in becoming the youngest beach volleyball team to lead the international circuit.

Beach volleyball 07/09/2018

World Tour’s youngest Most Outstanding Player Duda celebrates success

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 7, 2018 – Eduarda 'Duda' Lisboa’s youth and junior career already indicated she was poised to be part of the beach volleyball elite at some point in her journey. What many didn’t expect, however, is that it would happen so early.

Beach volleyball 04/09/2018

20-year-old Duda selected as Women’s FIVB World Tour Most Outstanding Player

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 4, 2018 - With a 21-year-old competitor being the top player on the men’s international circuit, 20-year-old Eduarda “Duda” Lisboa of Brazil has been honoured as the most outstanding player on the women’s FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour for the 2017-2018 season.

Beach volleyball 03/09/2018

Norwegian Mol nets FIVB “most outstanding” World Tour status

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 3, 2018 - Anders Mol collected four FIVB beach volleyball post-season awards as the 21-year old Norwegian was selected as the circuit’s “most outstanding player” for the 2017-2018 season after being recognized as the World Tour’s best blocker, best offensive player and most improved performer in the voting by players, coaches, referees and FIVB officials.

Beach volleyball 02/09/2018

World Tour break, but news pending

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 2, 2018 - For the first time in 20 weeks, the FIVB World Tour will take a weekend off as the international circuit will be announcing this week the recipients of the awards for the 2017-2018 season that concluded two weeks ago in Germany.

Beach volleyball 26/08/2018

Di Giantommaso and Silvestre seize gold in Siofok

Siofok, Hungary, August 26, 2018 – The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Siofok 1-star has come to an end with France’s Romain Di Giantommaso and Jeremy Silvestre standing at the top podium spot, while Lithuania’s Patrikas Stankevicius and Matas Navickas and Germany’s Eric Stadie and Robin Sowa finishing with a silver and bronze, respectively.

Beach volleyball 26/08/2018

Jancar and Kotnik claim top podium spot in Siofok

Siofok, Hungary, August 26, 2018 – Slovenia’s Tjasa Jancar and Tjasa Kotnik asserted its might as they captured the gold medal in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Siofok 1-star at the Plasz Siofok Nagystrand on Sunday.

Beach volleyball 25/08/2018

Slovenia and Sweden to duel in Siofok women’s final

Siofok, Hungary, August 25, 2018 – Slovenia’s Tjasa Jancar and Tjasa Kotnik and Sweden’s Sara Cavretti and Sofia Wahlen will duel in the women’s final of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Siofok 1-star, following their respective tie-break triumphs on Saturday.

Beach volleyball 25/08/2018

French duo keeps winning momentum in Siofok

Siofok, Hungary, August 25, 2018 – Top seeded French duo Romain Di Giantommaso and Jeremy Silvestre progressed to the semifinals of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Siofok 1-star, where they will be playing Eric Stadie and Robin Sowa of Germany.

Beach volleyball 25/08/2018

Di Giantommaso and Silvestre off to hot start in Siofok

Siofok, Hungary, August 24, 2018 – French duo Romain Di Giantommaso and Jeremy Silvestre had a striking performance to start their campaign in the men’s main draw of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Siofok 1-star on Friday.

Beach volleyball 25/08/2018

Sister tandems dominate pool play in Siofok

Siofok, Hungary, August 24, 2018 – Ukraine’s Inna and Iryna Makhno and Slovenia’s Nina and Tajda Lovsin were the two sibling pairs who dominated pool play in the women’s main draw tournament of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Siofok 1-star on Friday.

Beach volleyball 23/08/2018

Pribanic and Silic secure main draw spot at Siofok

Siofok, Hungary, August 23, 2018 – Croatia’s Josip Pribanic and Filip Silic aced both qualification hurdles on Thursday to make it to main draw of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Siofok 1-star at the Plasz Siofok Nagystrand.

Beach volleyball 23/08/2018

Nina and Tajda Lovsin advance to Siofok main draw

Siofok, Hungary, August 23, 2018 – Slovenian duo Nina and Tajda Lovsin showed dominance in the second round of qualification to continue their journey in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Siofok 1-star at the Plasz Siofok Nagystrand on Thursday.

Beach volleyball 22/08/2018

New World Tour season starts in Siofok

Siofok, Hungary, August 22, 2018 – The new season of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour will begin with a 1-star double gender event in the Hungarian resort town of Siofok from August 23 to 26.

Beach volleyball 19/08/2018

Agatha is no ordinary volleyball player

Hamburg, Germany, August 19, 2018 – Agatha Bednarczuk, World Champion, Olympic silver medalist and now Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone gold medalist, is no ordinary volleyball player.

Beach volleyball 19/08/2018

Third time lucky for Agatha in Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany, August 19, 2018 - After placing second in her last two appearance on the River Elbe, Agatha Bednarczuk finally captured the top spot on the podium in Germany’s second largest city here on Sunday as she and Eduarda “Duda” Lisboa defeated a team from the Czech Republic to win the gold medal at the $800,000 Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone.

Beach volleyball 19/08/2018

Artacho & Clancy’s dream season ends in World tour Finals bronze

Hamburg, Germany, August 19, 2018 - The 2017-2018 international beach volleyball season will be a memorable one for Mariafe Artacho and Taliqua Clancy as the Australians ended their first full-season together on the international circuit by capturing the women’s bronze medal here on Sunday afternoon at the $800,000 Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone.

Beach volleyball 19/08/2018

“They’re living the dream”

Hamburg, Germany, Aug. 18, 2018 - Ssshhh, don’t wake these guys up. They’re living the dream.

Beach volleyball 18/08/2018

Mol & Sorum surpass Beach Volleyball legends in winning World Tour Finals

Hamburg, Germany, August 18, 2018 - The “hottest” and “youngest” beach volleyball team on planet earth surpassed several legends of the sport here on Saturday evening as Anders Mol and Christian Sorum of Norway captured their fourth-straight gold medal by winning the men’s finale at the $800,000 Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals at Rothenbaum Stadium.

Beach volleyball 18/08/2018

Australians & Brazilians net women's World Tour Final pool crowns

Hamburg, Germany, August 18, 2018 - Topping the women’s pools at the Beach Volleyball World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone were Mariafe Artacho/Taliqua Clancy of Australia and Maria Antonelli/Carolina Salgado of Brazil as both teams won matches here on Saturday mid-day to advance to the semifinals at the $800,000 event.

Beach volleyball 18/08/2018

Reunited in Hamburg at the World Tour Finals

Hamburg, Germany, August 18, 2018 - On the two-year anniversary of their Beach Volleyball gold medal triumph in the Rio 2016 Olympics, Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst were reunited here Friday in front of the media in their hometown at the Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by vodafone.

Beach volleyball 17/08/2018

Laboureur & Sude bounce back in Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany, August 17, 2018 - After a disappointing setback in their first match Thursday at the Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by vodafone, Germans Chantal Laboureur and Julia Sude have regained control in their quest for a “final four” berth at this week’s US$800,000 event at Rothenbaum Stadium.

Beach volleyball 17/08/2018

Young German guns eyeing the next step

Hamburg, Germany, August 17, 2018 – The great week Clemens Wickler and Julius Thole are enjoying at the $800,000 Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone means a lot more for Germany than just the opportunity of fighting for a medal in the country’s home sand.

Beach volleyball 16/08/2018

Brazil, Canada & Czech Republic women’s pairs pace World Tour Finals

Hamburg, Germany, August 16, 2018 - Teams from Canada, Brazil and the Czech Republic are the only unbeaten women’s teams in the $800,000 Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone with 2-0 pool play records after two days of competition at Rothenbaum Stadium.

Beach volleyball 16/08/2018

Youth being served at the World Tour Finals

Hamburg, Germany, August 16, 2018 - The second day of men’s competition at the Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone saw the elimination of two of the more experienced teams on the international circuit with five pairs with an average age of 25 still in contention for the largest gold medal purse in the sport’s history.

Beach volleyball 16/08/2018

Loiola looking for Olympic return with Hughes/Summer

Hamburg, Germany, August 16, 2018 – Competing in the most important beach volleyball tournaments around the planet is nothing new to Brazilian star Jose Loiola, but the former player is now enjoying it from a different standpoint as he’s been traveling the world as the head coach of American team Summer Ross/Sara Hughes.

Beach volleyball 15/08/2018

Polish pair improve, but Norwegians still reign

Hamburg, Germany, August 15, 2018 - The last time Anders Mol and Christian Sorum met Michal Bryl and Grzegorz Fijalek of Poland on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour, the Norwegians allowed their gold medal opponents at the Vienna Major just 29 points during their two-set win at the August 5 Beach Major Series event in the Austrian capital.

Beach volleyball 15/08/2018

Australians gain revenge in Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany, August 15, 2018 - After losing the gold medal match four months ago at the Commonwealth Games to Melissa Humana-Paredes and Sarah Pavan, Australians Mariafe Artacho and Taliqua Clancy gained revenge here Wednesday by defeating the Canadians in an opening women’s contest at the Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals.

Beach volleyball 15/08/2018

European men reign at World Tour Finals

Hamburg, Germany, August 15, 2018 - When Sunday comes about at the Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tours Finals Hamburg ’18 presented by Vodafone, men’s teams from the European continent will fill the podium at the season-ending international event at Rothenbaum Stadium.

Beach volleyball 14/08/2018

Pool play launches Beach Volleyball World Tour Finals in Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany, August 14, 2018 - The fourth edition of the Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals starts here Wednesday with a 12-match pool play schedule at Rothenbaum Stadium featuring eight men and four women contests during the first of five days of competition.

Beach volleyball 13/08/2018

FIVB partners with p1440 to host 4-star World Tour event in Las Vegas in October

Lausanne, Switzerland, August 10, 2018 - Kerri Walsh Jennings’ concept events, implemented by p1440, which feature a professional beach volleyball tournament, live music, a health and wellness village and development experiences, are partnering for the first time with the FIVB to host a 4-star, double gender FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event in Las Vegas from Wednesday, October 17 to Sunday, October 21.

Beach volleyball 13/08/2018

FIVB World Tour season to reach climax in Hamburg

Lausanne, Switzerland, August 13, 2018 - After nearly 12 months of competition that started last September in France, the 2017-2018 international season concludes this week in Germany with the fourth annual Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone where the men's and women's gold medallists will be awarded the largest winner's checks in the history of the sport.

Beach volleyball 12/08/2018

Brouwer & Meeuwsen looking for a proper end to golden season

Hamburg, Germany, August 11, 2018 – Seven of the ten men’s teams competing at the Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone in Hamburg this week have enjoyed the feeling of topping the podium in a World Tour event in the 2017-2018 season, but none of them has done it as much as Alexander Brouwer and Robert Meeuwsen of the Netherlands.

Beach volleyball 12/08/2018

Myskiv and Samoday do it again, claiming second gold in second World Tour appearance!

Vaduz, Liechtenstein, August 12, 2018 – Taras Myskiv and Valeriy Samoday did it again! The Russian pair repeated their feat from Ljubljana last week and went all the way from the qualifications to the top of the men’s podium at the Vaduz one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.

Beach volleyball 12/08/2018

Latvians back on top with Moscow gold

Moscow, Russia, August 12, 2018 – Aleksandrs Samoilovs and Janis Smedins won their second FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour gold medal of 2018 when they defeated Alison Cerutti and Andre Loyola Stein in the Moscow 4-Star gold medal match on Sunday.

Beach volleyball 12/08/2018

Ross and Hughes hit top spot in Moscow

Moscow, Russia, August 12, 2018 – Summer Ross and Sara Hughes ensured that their first season together on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour has a golden glow to it when they won the final of the Moscow 4-Star tournament on Sunday.

Beach volleyball 11/08/2018

Antonelli & Carolina want to validate their season in Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany, August 13, 2018 – The beach volleyball elite is set to reunite again in Hamburg as the city hosts the Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone for the second straight year.

Beach volleyball 11/08/2018

Low seeds occupy Vaduz women’s podium

Vaduz, Liechtenstein, August 11, 2018 – 14th-seeded Americans Alexandra Wheeler and Lara Dykstra, who came into the main draw from Wednesday's qualifications, won gold at the Vaduz one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.

Beach volleyball 11/08/2018

Former teammates to face each other in Vaduz semis

Vaduz, Liechtenstein, August 11, 2018 – An interesting clash between former teammates shaped up in one of the men’s semifinals at the Vaduz one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. Sergiy Popov of Ukraine and Valeriy Samoday, now of Russia, who became 2009 U19 world champions and 2011 U21 world champions together under the Ukrainian flag, will now battle against each other for a spot in the big final.

Beach volleyball 11/08/2018

Lion King continues to roar as Samoilovs and Smedins lead way to Moscow final

Moscow, Russia, August 11, 2018 – Aleksandrs Samoilovs and Janis Smedins had to dig deep and find their very best form to beat Russia’s Oleg Stoyanovskiy and Igor Velichko and make it through the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Moscow 4-Star tournament semifinals on Saturday.

Beach volleyball 11/08/2018

Ross and Hughes one step away from golden finish to Moscow 4-Star

Moscow, Russia, August 11, 2018 – Summer Ross and Sara Hughes capped their first season together by reaching the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Moscow 4-Star final on Saturday.

Beach volleyball 11/08/2018

Watch the Moscow 4-Star action live on FIVB YouTube channel

Moscow, Russia, August 11, 2018 – Beach volleyball fans will be able to watch every second of the closing stages of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Moscow 4-Star tournament on the official FIVB YouTube channel.

Beach volleyball 10/08/2018

USA v Switzerland and Poland v Greece in Vaduz women’s semifinals

Vaduz, Liechtenstein, August 10, 2018 – The top-seeded team and three pairs seeded in the bottom half of the main draw advanced to the women’s semifinals at the Vaduz one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.

Beach volleyball 10/08/2018

First four Vaduz men’s quarterfinalists emerge

Vaduz, Liechtenstein, August 10, 2018 – As men’s main draw action at the Vaduz one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour got underway on Friday, the first four quarterfinalists became known. Teams from Poland, Russia, Ukraine and Switzerland topped the final standings in the four pools and will skip the first elimination round on Saturday.

Beach volleyball 10/08/2018

Qatari duo quiet Moscow crowd en route to quarterfinals

Moscow, Russia, August 10, 2018 – Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tajin needed to ignore the cheers of the Moscow crowd to knock out Russia’s Konstantin Semenov and Ilya Leshukov, and reach the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Moscow 4-Star quarterfinals on Friday.

Beach volleyball 10/08/2018

Huberli and Betschart knock out familiar opponents on way to Moscow quarters

Moscow, Russia, August 10, 2018 – Tanja Huberli and Nina Betschart needed to be at their best to reach the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Moscow 4-Star quarterfinals on Friday.

Beach volleyball 10/08/2018

Stoyanovskiy and Velichko aiming to impress on Moscow sand

Moscow, Russia, August 10, 2018 – Oleg Stoyanovskiy and Igor Velichko have a sizeable legacy to fill at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Moscow 4-Star tournament, but they are aiming to impress the legion fans that have come to support them.

Beach volleyball 09/08/2018

Two Dutch pairs upset top seeds to make Vaduz quarterfinals

Vaduz, Liechtenstein, August 9, 2018 – Two duos from the Netherlands and one each from Greece and Austria were the first to qualify for the women’s quarterfinals at the Vaduz one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour by topping the four pools’ final standings.

Beach volleyball 09/08/2018

Austrians, Canadians, Czechs, Russians successful in Vaduz men’s qualifications

Vaduz, Liechtenstein, August 9, 2018 – Pairs from Austria, Canada, the Czech Republic and Russia advanced to the men’s main draw at the Vaduz one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour after winning their qualification matches on Thursday.

Beach volleyball 09/08/2018

Herrera and Gavira back in Moscow and aiming to repeat 2015 heroics

Moscow, Russia, August 9, 2018 – Pablo Herrera and Adrian Gavira have fond memories of competing in Moscow and the pair took their first steps in matching their gold medal run from 2015 when they won their first two matches at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Moscow 4-Star tournament on Thursday.

Beach volleyball 09/08/2018

First seeds find rhythm early on in Moscow

Moscow, Russia, August 9, 2018 – Top seeds Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes lived up to their billing as first seeds at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Moscow 4-Star tournament when they won two from two on the opening day of the main draw on Thursday.

Beach volleyball 09/08/2018

Alvaro and Thiago hoping to overcome lack of familiarity in Moscow

Moscow, Russia, August 9, 2018 – Alvaro Filho and Thiago Barbosa are having to get to know each other quickly as they compete for the first time together, at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Moscow 4-Star tournament.

Beach volleyball 08/08/2018

Best of the beach go head-to-head in Hamburg

Lausanne, Switzerland, August 8, 2018 - Guaranteed new World Tour Finals champions will be crowned next week when the beach volleyball elite aim to catch the last and biggest prize of the season at the Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone in Hamburg.

Beach volleyball 08/08/2018

Four duos from four countries complete women’s main draw at Vaduz

Vaduz, Liechtenstein, August 8, 2018 – Teams from three continents and four different countries - Australia, Austria, the Netherlands and USA - were successful in Wednesday’s qualifications and completed the women’s main draw line-up at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event in Vaduz.

Beach volleyball 08/08/2018

Moiseeva and Syrtseva win all-Russia match to progress in Moscow

Moscow, Russia, August 8, 2018 – Alexandra Moiseeva and Ekaterina Syrtseva earned local bragging rights when they knocked fellow Russians Ekaterina Birlova and Evgenia Ukolova out of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Moscow 4-Star tournament on Wednesday.

Beach volleyball 08/08/2018

Menegatti and Orsi Toth in Moscow and hoping to build on recent progress

Moscow, Russia, August 8, 2018 – Marta Menegatti and Viktoria Orsi Toth will try to continue to make up for lost time when they compete in the qualifying round at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Moscow 4-Star tournament on Wednesday.

Beach volleyball 07/08/2018

First ever World Tour stop in Liechtenstein coming up

Vaduz, Liechtenstein, August 7, 2018 – After hosting 13 FIVB and CEV Satellites from 2005 to 2017, Vaduz will welcome its first ever FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event from August 8 to 12. The one-star double-gender tournament makes Liechtenstein the second smallest country, after Monaco, to welcome the World Tour to its territory.

Beach volleyball 06/08/2018

Nicolai and Lupo aiming to turn fortunes around in Moscow

Moscow, Russia, August 6, 2018 – Paolo Nicolai and Daniele Lupo may begin the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Moscow 4-Star tournament as first seeds, but they start the tournament still looking for their first gold of the 2017-18 season.

Beach volleyball 06/08/2018

Las Vegas, USA and Chetumal, Mexico to host new World Tour events in October

Lausanne, Switzerland, August 6, 2018 - The 2018-2019 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour continues to take shape with Las Vegas, USA and Chetumal, Mexico set to host new events in October.

Beach volleyball 06/08/2018

Two weeks remain on 2017-2018 World Tour calendar

Lausanne, Switzerland, August 6, 2018 - Beach volleyball tournaments this week in Russia and Liechtenstein conclude the regular season portion of the schedule for the players competing on the international circuit with the last remaining event being next week in Germany for the Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals in Hamburg.

Beach volleyball 05/08/2018

Qualifiers Samoday and Myskiv make it to top of men’s podium at Ljubljana

Ljubljana, Slovenia, August 5, 2018 – Valeriy Samoday and Taras Myskiv, who started their campaign at the Ljubljana one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour in Friday’s qualifications and went into the main draw as the bottom 16th-seeded team, found themselves on top of the men’s podium on Sunday.

Beach volleyball 05/08/2018

Young Swiss conquer Ljubljana women’s gold

Ljubljana, Slovenia, August 5, 2018 – Esmee Boebner and Zoe Verge-Depre of Switzerland defeated Ukraine's Inna Makhno and Iryna Makhno to win gold at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Ljubljana stop on Sunday.

Beach volleyball 05/08/2018

Norwegian Vikings celebrate good form with Vienna gold

Vienna, Austria, August 5, 2018 – Undefeated for the last 19 matches, Norway’s Anders Mol and Christian Sørum topped the podium of the last three tournaments they played at – the Gstaad Major, the European Championships and the A1 Vienna Major presented by Swatch, which they won this Sunday at the Danube Island.

Beach volleyball 05/08/2018

Mol & Sorum continue winning ways in Vienna

Vienna, Austria, August 5, 2018 - Anders Mol and Christian Mol extended their FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour winning streak to 12-stright matches as the young Norwegians secured their second Beach Majors Series gold medal this year by defeating Michal Bryl/Grzegorz Fijalek of Poland to top the podium here on Sunday at the $600,000 A1 Major Vienna presented by Swatch.

Beach volleyball 05/08/2018

Polish pair gains revenge in Vienna

Vienna, Austria, August 5, 2018 - After losing five months ago to Cherif Younousse/Ahmed Tijan on the Arabian Peninsula at the Doha Open, Michal Bryl and Grzegorz Fijalek avenged the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour quarterfinal setback to the Qataris by posting a two-set semifinal victory here on Sunday mid-day at the $600,000 A1 Major Vienna presented by Swatch.

Beach volleyball 04/08/2018

Russian qualifiers top their pool at Ljubljana

Ljubljana, Slovenia, August 4, 2018 – Russia’s Valeriy Samoday and Taras Myskiv, one of the teams that progressed from Friday's qualifications to the men’s main draw at the Ljubljana one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour, went on to win their pool and advance straight to the quarterfinals.

Beach volleyball 04/08/2018

Bottom-seeded Slovenians advance straight to women’s quarterfinals at Ljubljana

Ljubljana, Slovenia, August 4, 2018 – Jelena Pesic and Ana Skarlovnik delighted the home crowd at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event in Ljubljana as they became the only Slovenian team to advance to the quarterfinals. The bottom-seeded pair even emerged top of their pool.

Beach volleyball 04/08/2018

First Beach Major Series gold medal for Hermannova & Slukova

Vienna, Austria, August 4, 2018 - Barbora Hermannova and Marketa Slukova secured their second Beach Major Series gold medal here Saturday as the Czech Republic pair defeated a team from Brazil to top the women’s podium at the $600,000 A1 Major Vienna presented by Swatch.

Beach volleyball 04/08/2018

Qataris net Vienna Major men’s semifinal berth

Vienna, Austria, August 4, 2018 - It has been a long week in the Austrian capital for Cherif Samba and Ahmed Tijan as the 23-year old Qataris have won six-straight Beach Volleyball matches over a five-day period to become the first men’s team from the Asian Volleyball Confederation to reach the semifinals at a Beach Major Series event.

Beach volleyball 04/08/2018

Brazil vs. Czech Republic for Vienna Major women’s gold

Vienna, Austria, August 4, 2018 - It will be South America vs. Europe for the women’s gold medal at the A1 Major Vienna presented by Swatch as Fernanda Alves/Barbara Seixas of Brazil and Barbora Hermannova/Marketa Slukova of the Czech Republic won semifinal matches here on Saturday mid-day.

Beach volleyball 04/08/2018

Brazilian back with two men’s teams in Vienna quarters

Vienna, Austria, August 4, 2018 - Three weeks after failing to advance a team to the quarterfinals at the Gstaad Major in Switzerland, beach volleyball power Brazil earned two spots in the men’s elite eight here on Saturday morning at the A1 Major Vienna presented by Swatch.

Beach volleyball 03/08/2018

Brazilians meet Europeans in Vienna Major women’s semifinals

Vienna, Austria, August 3, 2018 - Two teams from Brazil will compete against pairs from the Czech Republic and The Netherlands for the women’s gold medal at the US$600,000 A1 Major Vienna presented by Swatch Beach Volleyball event as all four duos each scored two match wins here Friday.

Beach volleyball 03/08/2018

Men’s pairs from four different countries successful in Ljubljana qualifications

Ljubljana, Slovenia, August 3, 2018 – Pairs from Austria, the Czech Republic, Russia and Serbia emerged from Friday’s qualifications with tickets to the men’s main draw at the Ljubljana one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour on Saturday.

Beach volleyball 03/08/2018

One Australian and three European teams advance to Ljubljana women’s main draw

Ljubljana, Slovenia, August 3, 2018 – Teams from Australia, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Ukraine won two qualification matches each on Friday to advance to the women’s main draw at the Ljubljana FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event.

Beach volleyball 03/08/2018

Ex-partners to meet on Saturday in Vienna

Vienna, Austria, August 3, 2018 - With the split of 2016 Olympic and 2015 world champions Alison Cerutti and Bruno Schmidt in late May, the two Brazilian players will meet here on Saturday for the second time this season on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour during the men’s second elimination round at the $600,000 A1 Major Vienna presented by Swatch.

Beach volleyball 03/08/2018

Men’s pool play completed at Vienna Major

Vienna, Austria, August 3, 2018 - Some 18 hours after the scheduled conclusion of pool play at the $600,000 A1 Major Vienna presented by Swatch, the men’s group programme was completed here Friday mid-day with teams from Brazil, Latvia, Norway and Qatar finishing first to advance to the second round of elimination at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event.

Beach volleyball 02/08/2018

Four men’s pools decided in Vienna on Thursday

Vienna, Austria, August 2, 2018 - Due to a heavy afternoon rain storm that delayed FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour action for almost two hours, only four of the eight men’s pools at the A1 Major Vienna presented by Swatch were decided here on Thursday afternoon, with the other four groups to be decided on Friday morning.

Beach volleyball 02/08/2018

American women lead Vienna Major elimination winners

Vienna, Austria, August 2, 2018 - Three elimination wins by beach volleyball pairs from the United States highlighted the opening round of bracket play here on Thursday at the $600,000 A1 Major Vienna presented by Swatch.

Beach volleyball 02/08/2018

Slovenia welcomes World Tour to Ljubljana

Ljubljana, Slovenia, August 2, 2018 – Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana is all set to host the next one-star event on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour from August 3 through 5, following on from beach volleyball events held in the city in recent years including the highly successful CEV Beach Volleyball Masters for men and Satellite for women in July 2017.

Beach volleyball 02/08/2018

A look back on Day 1 of the Vienna Major

Vienna, Austria, August 1, 2018 - Over 20,000 beach volleyball fans flocked to Danube Island to be part of the biggest beach volleyball party of Austria on Day 1 of the A1 Major Vienna presented by Swatch, while the beach volleyball pros enjoyed themselves on and off the court.

Beach volleyball 01/08/2018

Vienna validation for Dutch European champions

Vienna, Austria, August 1, 2018 - Prior to winning the European championships two weeks ago in their native Holland, Sanne Keizer and Madelein Meppelink had never placed higher than 17th at a Beach Major Series event and had only one final four finish in their previous nine FIVB World Tour events together.

Beach volleyball 01/08/2018

Austrian qualifying win highlights Wednesday’s Vienna Major men’s action

Vienna, Austria, August 1, 2018 - It was only a qualifying match, but for the Austrian crowd here on Wednesday afternoon it was the money match as home-standing Robin Seidl and Philipp Waller upset a higher-seeded team from Italy to advance to the men’s Main Draw at the $600,000 A1 Vienna Major.

Beach volleyball 31/07/2018

Seven countries net women’s Vienna Major Main Draw berths

Vienna, Austria, July 31, 2018 - Eight teams from seven countries won matches in the final round of women’s qualifying here on Tuesday at the $600,000 A1 Major Vienna presented by Swatch as five of the top-eight seeded teams advanced to the Main Draw in the third Beach Major Series event on the 2017-2018 FIVB World Tour calendar.

Beach volleyball 31/07/2018

Vienna Major features a two-day men’s qualifier

Vienna, Austria, July 31, 2018 - For the third time this season on the FIVB World Tour, the men’s qualification round is being played over a two-day period with the action here on Tuesday featuring the first round matches where 15 of the top 16 seeded teams advance to Wednesday’s mid-day second round.

Beach volleyball 31/07/2018

USA rookie Sponcil with an open mind about her future

Vienna, Austria, July 31, 2018 - Playing too much volleyball, either on indoor courts or at the beach, has never been a problem for Sarah Sponcil. During her college time, the American standout has enjoyed successful careers in both sports, but the time is coming for her to make a decision what the future of career will look like.

Beach volleyball 30/07/2018

Hot FIVB action in Austrian capital Vienna

Vienna, Austria, July 30, 2018 - For the second-straight year in the Austrian capital, it will be steamy weather conditions as the $600,000 A1 Major Vienna presented by Swatch officially opens here on Tuesday at the Donauinsel with FIVB World Tour qualifying action for men and women.

Beach volleyball 30/07/2018

FIVB World Tour enters August with Austria & Slovenia events

Lausanne, Switzerland, July 30, 2018 - After staging beach volleyball events on three continents last week, the FIVB World Tour hosts men's and women's international tournaments in neighboring European countries with stops in the Austrian and Slovenian capital cities of Vienna and Ljubljana.

Beach volleyball 29/07/2018

Hudyakov and Bykanov on top of men’s podium at Agadir

Agadir, Morocco, July 29, 2018 – 11th-seeded Maksim Hudyakov and Ruslan Bykanov won the gold medals at the Agadir two-star stop on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. After their bronze at Aydin and gold at Alanya, it was the third World Tour medal for the Russian team.

Beach volleyball 29/07/2018

Menegatti and Orsi Toth triumph with women’s gold at Agadir

Agadir, Morocco, July 29, 2018 – 13th-seeded Marta Menegatti and Viktoria Orsi Toth won gold at the Agadir two-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour on Sunday. It was their first tournament after reuniting as a team, taking their record to six medals, two of each kind.

Beach volleyball 29/07/2018

Young Italians shock with first World Tour gold at Samsun

Samsun, Turkey, July 29, 2018 – Thirteen seems to be the lucky number for Carolina Ferraris and Francesca Michieletto. Seeded 13th, the young Italians progressed from Thursday's qualification matches into the main draw rounds and all the way to victory in the women's final on Sunday.

Beach volleyball 29/07/2018

Dzavoronok crowns World Tour debut with gold at Samsun

Samsun, Turkey, July 29, 2018 – Eighth-seeded Jindrich Weiss and Donovan Dzavoronok won gold medals in the all-Czech final of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Samsun event on Sunday.

Beach volleyball 29/07/2018

Grimalts get golden finish in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan, July 29, 2018 – Chile’s Marco and Esteban Grimalt celebrated a strong finish at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Tokyo 3-star event with 2-0 (21-12, 21-17) win over Serbia’s Stefan Basta and Lazar Kolaric in the men’s final on Sunday.

Beach volleyball 29/07/2018

Mersmann and Tillman claim top podium spot in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan, July 29, 2018 – Germany’s Teresa Mersmann and Cinja Tillman topped the women’s podium in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Tokyo 3-star, with a 2-0 (22-20, 21-17) win over Finland’s Taru Lahti-Liukkonen and Aniina Parkkinen in the final on Sunday.

Beach volleyball 29/07/2018

Tokyo men’s and women’s finals – Live on YouTube

Tokyo, Japan, July 29, 2018 – The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Tokyo 3-star programme featuring the men’s and women’s semifinals and medal matches will be streamed live on the FIVB YouTube channel.

Beach volleyball 29/07/2018

Japanese technical officials gain new experience

Tokyo, Japan, July 30, 2018 – During the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Tokyo 3-star, Japanese technical officials were introduced to the latest technology and innovations in beach volleyball.

Beach volleyball 28/07/2018

Hudyakov and Bykanov rebound with three wins en route to Agadir semis

Agadir, Morocco, July 28, 2018 – After losing on Friday, Maksim Hudyakov and Ruslan Bykanov rebounded with three victories on Saturday to advance to the men’s semifinals on Sunday at the Agadir two-star event on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. Strong teams from Argentina, Austria and Lithuania are the other semifinalists.

Beach volleyball 28/07/2018

Ferraris and Michieletto from qualifications to women’s semis at Samsun

Samsun, Turkey, July 28, 2018 – Carolina Ferraris and Francesca Michieletto who advanced from Thursday’s qualifications to the women’s main draw at the Samsun one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour managed to qualify for among the best four of the tournament. Teams from Austria, the Czech Republic and Sweden are the other semifinalists.

Beach volleyball 28/07/2018

All-Italian clash in one of women’s semis at Agadir

Agadir, Morocco, July 28, 2018 – Teams from the Czech Republic and Latvia will meet in one of the women’s semifinals on Sunday at the Agadir two-star event on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. In the other, a clash between two Italian duos will determine the finalist.

Beach volleyball 28/07/2018

Dutch qualifiers win two tie-breakers to make men’s semis at Samsun

Samsun, Turkey, July 28, 2018 – Bottom-seeded Stefan Boermans and Casper Haanappel of the Netherlands, who made it to the men’s main draw at the Samsun one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour through Thursday’s qualifications, advanced all the way to the last four of the tournament.

Beach volleyball 28/07/2018

Grimalts to take on Basta/Kolaric in Tokyo men’s final

Tokyo, Japan, July 28, 2018 – Chile’s Marco and Esteban Grimalt and Serbia’s Stefan Basta and Lazar Kolaric will square off in the men’s final of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Tokyo 3-star, following their semifinal victories on Saturday.

Beach volleyball 28/07/2018

Fabulous Finns Lahti/Parkinnen reach Tokyo women’s semis

Tokyo, Japan, July 28, 2018 – Finland’s Taru Lahti-Liukkonen and Anniina Parkkinen were first to reach the women’s semifinals of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Tokyo 3-star after their 2-0 (21-18, 21-11) triumph against Japan’s Yui Nagata and Minori Kumada on Saturday.

Beach volleyball 27/07/2018

Men’s pool winners emerge at Agadir

Agadir, Morocco, July 27, 2018 – Two teams from Austria, two from Latvia and one each from Argentina and Russia emerged as pool winners as men’s main draw action at the Agadir two-star event on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour got underway on Friday.

Beach volleyball 27/07/2018

Two Swedish women’s pairs top their pools at Agadir

Agadir, Morocco, July 27, 2018 – Two Swedish teams are among the six that won their pools in the women’s main draw at the Agadir two-star event on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. A total of 16 duos came out of Friday’s pool stage with tickets to the elimination phase set to start on Saturday.

Beach volleyball 27/07/2018

Two Czech teams on to Samsun men’s quarterfinals

Samsun, Turkey, July 27, 2018 – Two Czech pairs joined the four that had already secured their spots in the men’s quarterfinals at the one-star FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Samsum event. Duos from Iran and Austria were the other two teams that won their pools on the Turkish Black Sea coast.

Beach volleyball 27/07/2018

All Czech teams advance to Samsun women’s single elimination phase

Samsun, Turkey, July 27, 2018 – Eight teams secured their spots in the single elimination phase of the women’s main draw at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Samsun event by winning their first pool matches on Friday, with all three participating pairs from the Czech Republic among them.

Beach volleyball 27/07/2018

Futami and Hasegawa win tie-break thriller in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan, July 27, 2018 – Japan’s Azusa Futami and Akiko Hasegawa won a hard-fought match against Thailand’s Varapatsorn Radarong and Thanarattha Udomchavee to move to the Round of 16 of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Tokyo 3-star on Friday.

Beach volleyball 27/07/2018

Kolaric and Basta seize quarterfinal spot in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan, July 27, 2018 – Serbia’s Stefan Basta and Lazar Kolaric hit top form on Friday and secured a quarterfinal spot in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Tokyo 3-star.

Beach volleyball 27/07/2018

Isabel Salgado leads Japan’s Olympic hopefuls

Tokyo, Japan, July 26, 2018 – Brazilian beach volleyball legend Maria Isabel Salgado is leading the charge for success as coach of Japan’s Olympic hopefuls Takumi Takahashi/Yusuke Ishijima and Keisuke Shimizu/Yoshiumi Hasegawa.

Beach volleyball 27/07/2018

Megan and Nicole McNamara double the fun in Tokyo

Tokyo Japan, July 27, 2018 – Canada’s Megan and Nicole McNamara are in their first year playing in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour and the twins are having a blast in their fourth stop this summer at the Tokyo 3-star event.

Beach volleyball 26/07/2018

Fecteau-Boutin and Grabovskyy win all-Canadian clash in Agadir qualifications

Agadir, Morocco, July 26, 2018 – Duos from Australia, Canada and Italy won their qualification matches on Thursday to advance to the men’s main draw at the Agadir two-star event on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.

Beach volleyball 26/07/2018

Dutchmen win twice to complete Samsun men’s main draw line-up

Samsun, Turkey, July 26, 2018 – Teams from four different countries - the Czech Republic, Hungary, the Netherlands and South Africa - succeeded in Thursday’s qualifications at the Samsun one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour to progress to the men’s main draw on Friday.

Beach volleyball 26/07/2018

Straight-set wins bring Poles and Italians to Samsun main draw

Samsun, Turkey, July 26, 2018 – Teams from Poland and Italy won their qualification matches on Thursday to advance to the women’s main draw at the Samsun one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.

Beach volleyball 26/07/2018

Duda enters new stage at the Vienna Major

Vienna, Austria, July 27, 2018 – Brazilian rising star Eduarda ‘Duda’ Lisboa is set to enter a new stage of her beach volleyball career as partner Agatha Bednarczuk and her prepare to compete in the A1 Major Vienna presented by Swatch next week.

Beach volleyball 26/07/2018

Grimalts find good rhythm for twin victories in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan, July 26, 2018 – Chile’s Marco and Esteban Grimalt found good rhythm early in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Tokyo 3-star men’s main draw competition, as they posted two straight-set victories in Pool G on Thursday.

Beach volleyball 26/07/2018

Three USA teams off to positive start in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan, July 26, 2018 – Three USA pairs are off to a good start after scoring victories in their respective pool play matches in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Tokyo 3-star on Thursday.

Beach volleyball 26/07/2018

Olympian Cherif eyes success ahead of Tokyo 2020

Tokyo, Japan, July 26, 2018 – Rio 2016 Olympian Cherif Younousse of Qatar is aiming for honours at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 3-star event in Tokyo - the Japanese capital will also host the Olympic Games in 2020.

Beach volleyball 25/07/2018

Samsun to welcome fifth Turkish stop on 2018 World Tour

Samsun, Turkey, July 25, 2018 – Another Turkish stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour is coming up this week. The city of Samsun on the Black Sea coast is set to host the fifth World Tour event in Turkey for the 2018 season.

Beach volleyball 25/07/2018

Di Giantommaso and Silvestre secure Tokyo main draw spot

Tokyo, Japan, July 25, 2018 – France’s Romain Di Giantommaso and Jeremy Silvestre outlasted Italian counterparts Francesco Vanni and Daniele Di Stefano on Wednesday, in the only all-European men’s qualification round match at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Tokyo 3-star event.

Beach volleyball 25/07/2018

Agadir to host its third World Tour event

Agadir, Morocco, July 25, 2018 – The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour returns to Morocco from July 26 to 29. The $50,000 two-star double-gender Agadir tournament will be held at the Plage Jour et Nuit on Morocco’s Atlantic coast.

Beach volleyball 25/07/2018

Thibodeau and Witt complete Tokyo women’s main draw cast

Tokyo, Japan, July 25, 2018 – The United States’ McKenna Thibodeau and Madison Witt claimed a straight-set win to complete cast of the women’s main draw tournament in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Tokyo 3-star on Wednesday.

Beach volleyball 25/07/2018

Mermer and Urlu pleased with development in Turkish beach volleyball

Tokyo, Japan, July 25, 2018 – Turkey’s Hasan Huseyin Mermer and Safa Urlu value participating in as many FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour events as possible as they aim to progress rapidly in the sport.

Beach volleyball 24/07/2018

Tokyo ready for next stop on World Tour

Tokyo, Japan, July 24, 2018 – The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour arrives in Japan’s bustling capital, Tokyo, this week for a 3-star double-gender event from July 25 to 29.

Beach volleyball 23/07/2018

FIVB World Tour on three continents

Lausanne, Switzerland, July 22, 2018 - The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour will be on three continents for both men and women this week starting in Asia and ending in Africa with a European stop in between as the international circuit enters its final month of play on the 2017-2018 calendar.

Beach volleyball 22/07/2018

Norway and Netherlands claim gold at European Beach Volleyball Championships

The Hague, Netherlands, July 22, 2018 - Just a week after their victory at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Gstaad Major, Norwegians Anders Mol and Christian Sorum collected gold at the 2018 CEV DELA Beach Volleyball European Championship in the Netherlands on Sunday.

Beach volleyball 22/07/2018

Seidl and Waller bring home Haiyang gold

Haiyang, China, July 22, 2018 – Austria’s Robin Seidl and Philipp Waller made a phenomenal comeback against Brazil’s George Souto Maior Wanderly and Thiago Santos Barbosa to come out on top of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Haiyang Open on Sunday.

Beach volleyball 22/07/2018

Flint and Day claim victory in Haiyang

Haiyang, China, July 22, 2018 – USA’s Betsi Flint and Emily Day had a perfect ending to their brilliant run in the women’s tournament of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Haiyang Open with a gold medal victory on Sunday.

Beach volleyball 22/07/2018

Kou and Liu overcome Japanese resistance in Ulsan to claim first World Tour gold

Ulsan, Korea, July 22, 2018 – Top seeds Nai-Han Kou and Pi Hsin Liu won the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Ulsan Jinha Open on Sunday without dropping a single set in the tournament. Their victory in Ulsan follows silver at the Jinjiang two-star event and bronze at the Daegu one-star earlier this season.

Beach volleyball 22/07/2018

Haiyang men’s and women’s finals – Live on YouTube

Haiyang, China, July 22, 2018 – The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Haiyang Open programme featuring the men’s and women’s semifinals and medal matches will be streamed live on the FIVB YouTube channel.

Beach volleyball 21/07/2018

Brazilians set up Haiyang men’s semifinal derby

Haiyang, China, July 21, 2018 – George Souto Maior Wanderley/Thiago Santos Barbosa and Alvaro Morais Filho/Luciano Ferreira de Paula have set up established a Brazilian derby in the men’s semifinals of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Haiyang Open on Saturday.

Beach volleyball 21/07/2018

Japanese domination at Ulsan continues

Ulsan, Korea, July 21, 2018 – Three Japanese teams will be joined by representatives from Chinese Taipei in the semifinals of the Ulsan women-only one-star stop on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour to be played on Sunday.

Beach volleyball 21/07/2018

Ledoux/Sponcil hold off Wang/Xia, lock up final four spot

Haiyang, China, July 21, 2018 – Caitlin Ledoux and Sarah Sponcil completed the trio of USA squads that made it to the women’s semifinals of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Haiyang Open by ousting top seeds Wang Fan/Xia Xinyi on Saturday.

Beach volleyball 21/07/2018

Radarong/Udomchavee recall fond memories of Haiyang

Haiyang, China, July 21, 2018 – Varapatsorn Radarong and Tanarattha Udomchavee won the 3rd Asian Beach Games gold in Haiyang and six years later, the Thai pair is back competing in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Haiyang Open.

Beach volleyball 20/07/2018

George/Thiago find winning rhythm at Haiyang Open

Haiyang, China, July 20, 2018 – After losing their first pool play match, George Souto Maior Wanderley and Thiago Santos Barbosa finally found their winning rhythm to move to the second stage of the knockout rounds of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Haiyang Open on Friday.

Beach volleyball 20/07/2018

Placette/Richard go all out for twin victories in Haiyang

Haiyang, China, July 20, 2018 – France’s Lezana Placette/Alexia Richard cleared two match hurdles to stay in contention in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Haiyang Open on Friday.

Beach volleyball 20/07/2018

Two Japanese pairs progress to Ulsan quarterfinals

Ulsan, Korea, July 20, 2018 – Pool play action at the Ulsan women-only one-star stop on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour was completed on Friday with two pairs from Japan, one from Chinese Taipei and one from Thailand topping the pool standings and advancing directly to the quarterfinals.

Beach volleyball 20/07/2018

Alvaro Filho reflects on a life in beach volleyball

Haiyang, China, July 20, 2018 – Brazilian player Alvaro Morais Filho has joined forces with Luciano Ferreira de Paula to claim honours at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Haiyang Open, and the two players have captivated the Chinese audience with a positive start to their campaign.

Beach volleyball 19/07/2018

Alvaro Filho/Luciano showcase Brazilian flair in Haiyang

Haiyang, China, July 19, 2018 – Brazil’s Alvaro Morais Filho and Luciano Ferreira de Paula emerged as the winners of Pool E with two victories in the main draw of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Haiyang Open on Thursday.

Beach volleyball 19/07/2018

Dowdy/Pollock lead USA pack in women’s pool play in Haiyang

Haiyang, China, July 19, 2018 – Amanda Dowdy and Irene Pollock were among the four USA pairs that topped their pools to advance to the next round of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Haiyang Open on Thursday.

Beach volleyball 19/07/2018

Wang Fan aims for higher level of play in Haiyang

Haiyang, China, July 19, 2018 – After recording a three-set win against Israel in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Haiyang Open on Thursday, China player Wang Fan said there was still room for improvement in her team's game.

Beach volleyball 19/07/2018

Upsets dominate first day at Ulsan

Ulsan, Korea, July 19, 2018 – The main draw action at the Ulsan women-only one-star stop on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour got underway on Thursday with the lower seeds winning three of the four matches played.

Beach volleyball 18/07/2018

Ulsan welcomes second World Tour event

Ulsan, Korea, July 18, 2018 – Ulsan is ready to host its second event on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour, as the Tour stays in Korea after stopping in Daegu last week. The first stop in Ulsan was held exactly a year ago. This year’s women-only one-star tournament on Jihna Beach will take place from July 19 through 22.

Beach volleyball 18/07/2018

Wheelan and MacNeil claim surprise win over China's Liu and Li in Haiyang

Haiyang, China, July 18, 2018 – Canada’s Cameron Wheelan and Jake MacNeil opened the qualification round at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Haiyang Open on Wednesday with a surprise 2-0 (21-18, 21-12) win over China’s Chuanyong Liu/Ming Li.

Beach volleyball 18/07/2018

Kelvin Lau: From part-time coach to full-time beach volleyball athlete

Haiyang, China, July 18, 2018 – Hong Kong’s Pui Lam Wong/Tsz Ho Kelvin Lau may have gotten an early exit in the qualification round in their very first FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 3-star event in Haiyang, but the pair celebrates going from part-time to full-time beach volleyball athletes.

Beach volleyball 17/07/2018

Haiyang ready for next 3-star stop on World Tour

Nanjing, China, July 17, 2018 – The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour stops in Haiyang this week from July 18 to 22 for the seventh event in China on the FIVB's 2017-2018 beach volleyball calendar.

Beach volleyball 16/07/2018

Asian events in China and Korea next on FIVB World Tour

Lausanne, Switzerland, July 16, 2018 - With the top players on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour from Europe competing in their continental championships in the Netherlands, the international circuit will focus this week's action on two events in Asia with China and Korea hosting tournaments.

Beach volleyball 15/07/2018

Canadians Humana-Paredes & Pavan dethrone Germans in Gstaad

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 15, 2018 - Chantal Laboureur and Julia Sude had match point and a 15-14 lead in the third and deciding set to have an opportunity to win their second-straight Gstaad Major title, but Canadians Melissa Humana-Paredes and Sarah Pavan scored the last three points of the match to dethrone the Germans as the beach volleyball champions in the Swiss Alps Village.

Beach volleyball 15/07/2018

Bell and Ngauamo cruise to Daegu gold without losing a set

Daegu, Korea, July 15, 2018 – Top-seeded Phoebe Bell and Jessyka Ngauamo lived up to their status and won the title at the Daegu one-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. The young Australians did so in particularly emphatic fashion, without dropping a single set along the way.

Beach volleyball 14/07/2018

FIVB gold for Norwegians Mol & Sorum at Gstaad Major

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 14, 2018 - Anders Mol and Christian Sorum became the third youngest men’s team to win an FIVB event here Saturday as the Norwegians became the first pair from the Scandinavian country in over 20 years to win a World Tour gold medal by defeating Spaniards Adrian Gavira and Pablo Herrera in the finals of the $600,000 Gstaad Major.

Beach volleyball 14/07/2018

Can Brazil or Germany prevent an All-Canadian Gstaad finale?

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 14, 2018 - The Canadian women’s pairs of Melissa Humana-Paredes/Sarah Pavan and Heather Bansley/Brandie Wilkerson are on track to meet in an FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour gold medal match after each team posted quarterfinal wins here Saturday over teams from the United States and the Czech Republic.

Beach volleyball 14/07/2018

Two wins on Saturday propel Doerfler and Wiesmeyr to Daegu semis

Daegu, Korea, July 14, 2018 – Austria’s Anja Doerfler and Stephanie Wiesmeyr were the lowest seeded pair that qualified for the semifinals of the Daegu one-star stop on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour and the only one having to win two matches on Saturday to advance to last four.

Beach volleyball 14/07/2018

Mol & Sorum seek to end Norway’s FIVB beach drought

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 14, 2018 - Anders Mol and Christian Sorum of Norway will be seeking to snap a 20-season victory drought for their country on the FIVB World Tour as the young Scandinavians advanced to the gold medal match at the US$600,000 Gstaad Major here Sunday with a three-set win over Taylor Crabb/Jake Gibb of the United States.

Beach volleyball 14/07/2018

First part of Gstaad women’s semifinal set

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 14, 2018 - It will be Canada vs. Brazil in the first women’s semi-final at the $600,000 Gstaad Major after beach volleyball pairs from the North and South American continents won quarterfinal matches here on Saturday morning.

Beach volleyball 14/07/2018

Youth vs. age in Gstaad men’s semifinals

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 14, 2018 - For the second-straight week on the FIVB World Tour, a player over the age of 40 will be competing in a men’s semifinal as 42-year old Jake Gibb and his American partner Taylor Crabb challenge an up-and-coming Norwegian tandem with a combined age of 43 here Saturday.

Beach volleyball 13/07/2018

Italy, Norway, Spain and USA seek Gstaad men’s gold

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 13, 2018 - With a Brazilian men’s team not qualifying for the semifinals for the first-time in Gstaad since the start of competition here in 2001, pairs from Italy, Norway, Spain and the United States will vie for the podium places after winning quarterfinal matches on Friday afternoon at the $600,000 Gstaad Major.

Beach volleyball 13/07/2018

North Americans lead women’s Gstaad Major quarterfinals

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 13, 2018 - Four women’s teams from the North American continent will lead a field of eight pairs into the quarterfinals of the $600,000 Gstaad Major as two teams each from Canada and the United States won elimination brackets here Friday.

Beach volleyball 13/07/2018

Filkova and Filina upset higher seeds en route to Daegu quarterfinals

Daegu, Korea, July 13, 2018 – 12th-seeded Valeria Filkova and Ekaterina Filina of Russia delivered a couple of upsets of higher seeded opponents in the pool stage of the Daegu one-star stop on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour and became one of the four pairs to advance directly to the quarterfinals.

Beach volleyball 13/07/2018

Japanese women preparing for Tokyo 2020

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 13, 2018 - With qualifying set to begin in September 2018 for the beach volleyball competition at the Tokyo Olympics, women's teams from Japan are developing rapidly to seek one of the two host country berths in the 2020 Summer Games.

Beach volleyball 12/07/2018

World Tour returns to Daegu for second one-star women’s event

Daegu, Korea, July 12, 2018 – After hosting its first FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event in 2017, Daegu will once again provide the arena for the sand battles of a women-only one-star stop from July 13 through 15.

Beach volleyball 12/07/2018

Defending Gstaad champions Dalhausser & Lucena remain in contention

Gstaad Switzerland, July 12, 2018 - Defending Gstaad Major champions Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena rebounded from a Wednesday afternoon setback to advance to Friday’s elimination rounds by ousting compatriots Theo Brunner and John Hyden here Thursday afternoon in the first round of bracket play in the $600,000 FIVB World Tour event.

Beach volleyball 12/07/2018

Artacho & Clancy progress in Gstaad, seeking to repeat Espinho success

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 12, 2018 - After winning their fourth FIVB World Tour gold medal this season last week in Espinho, Australians Mariafe Artacho and Taliqua Clancy are looking to validate their Portuguese success with another beach volleyball title this weekend in Gstaad in the Swiss Alps.

Beach volleyball 12/07/2018

Top-seeded Brazilian men's pairs exit Gstaad Major early

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 12, 2018 - For one of the few times in the 32 seasons of the men's FIVB World Tour, the top two seeded teams in an international beach volleyball event have been eliminated without winning a match in the tournament.

Beach volleyball 11/07/2018

Men’s pool wins for Belgium and USA at Gstaad Major

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 11, 2018 - With four of the top eight-seeded teams being upset in the pool play rounds here on Wednesday at the $600,000 Gstaad Major, the teams of Dries Koekelkoren/Tom van Walle of Belgium and Tayler Crabb/Jake Gibb of the United States posted afternoon upset wins to capture their groups in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event.

Beach volleyball 11/07/2018

Eight countries post women’s Gstaad Major pool play successes

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 11, 2018 - On a near-perfect day in the Swiss Alps, the 19th annual Gstaad Major featuring the best of international beach volleyball held its opening Main Draw pool play rounds for both genders with 16 women’s teams from eight countries winning their opening matches in the FIVB World Tour event.

Beach volleyball 11/07/2018

Walsh Jennings chases Emanuel's record

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 10, 2018 - All the great beach volleyball players in the past 20 years have played a least a tournament or two here in the Swiss Alps.

Beach volleyball 10/07/2018

Germans Bergmann & Harms upset top seeds in Gstaad Major men’s qualifying

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 10, 2018 - Philipp Bergmann and Yannick Harms posted the biggest upset here Tuesday in the men’s qualifier at the US$600,000 Gstaad Major as the 16th-seeded Germans posted a pair of wins highlighted by a three-set victory over top-seeded Mariusz Prudel/Jakub Szalankiewicz of Poland.

Beach volleyball 10/07/2018

Top-seeded Behrens & Ittlinger progress from Gstaad Major women’s qualifiers

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 10, 2018 - The 19th renewal of international women’s beach volleyball in the Swiss Alps village of Gstaad officially began here Tuesday with two qualifying rounds as eight pairs advanced to the main draw rounds in the $600,000 FIVB World Tour event.

Beach volleyball 10/07/2018

New Brazilian teams looking to bounce back in Gstaad

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 10, 2018 – Brazilian beach volleyball experienced one of its biggest mid-season shakeups ever less than two months ago, when the four men’s top teams of the country were rebuilt with new formations.

Beach volleyball 09/07/2018

Guto's rare feat ends in disappointment

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 9, 2018 - It is not often that an international Beach Volleyball player will participate in two matches in two different countries during a 24-hour period, but Brazilian Gustavo "Guto" Carvalhaes has now accomplished the feat twice in a 12-month period.

Beach volleyball 09/07/2018

Chinese, Korean & Swiss events next on FIVB Beach Volleyball calendar

Lausanne, Switzerland, July 9, 2018 - After three events in Europe this past week in Croatia, Portugal and Russia, the competition will take place on two continents this week with senior international events in Korea and Switzerland and the FIVB Beach Volleyball U19 World Championships in China.

Beach volleyball 08/07/2018

Espinho winners Smedins and Samoilovs celebrate 10th World Tour gold

Espinho, Portugal, July 8, 2018 – Fourth-seeded Janis Smedins and Aleksandrs Samoilovs emerged victorious from a nail-biting final of the Espinho four-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. The Latvian standouts managed to secure their 10th gold on the Tour as a team improving their overall record to 21 medals (five silver and six bronze).

Beach volleyball 08/07/2018

Chinese and Russians top podium in Anapa

Lausanne, Switzerland, July 8, 2018 - Russia and China completed a clean sweep of the women’s and men’s podiums as the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 1-Star Anapa Open concluded on Sunday.

Beach volleyball 08/07/2018

Iemelianchyk & Popov net first Ukrainian FIVB World Tour gold medal with victory in Porec

Porec, Croatia, July 8, 2018 - Vladyslav Iemelianchyk and Sergiy Popov recovered from a first-r0und pool play setback Friday to win five-straight Porec Open matches to capture the Ukraine's first-ever men's or women's gold medal on the FIVB World Tour.

Beach volleyball 08/07/2018

Giginoglu - some Turkish delight on the World Tour

Espinho, Portugal, July 8, 2018 – Murat Giginoglu is a regular on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. On the Tour since 2010 with different partners, his face has become emblematic of Turkish beach volleyball.

Beach volleyball 08/07/2018

American collegiate standouts top Porec women’s podium

Porec, Croatia, July 8, 2018 - Competing in their first-ever FIVB World Tour event as players and as a team, American collegiate standouts Emily Sonny/Torrey Van Winden from Cal Poly won seven-straight Porec Open matches enroute to winning the Croatian title here Sunday with a gold medal victory over Inna and Iryna Makhno of the Ukraine.

Beach volleyball 08/07/2018

Men’s final four coming up at Espinho – all live on YouTube

Espinho, Portugal, July 8, 2018 – The last competition day at the Espinho four-star stop on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour is about to get underway. Sunday’s programme features the two men’s semifinals, followed by the bronze medal match, the big final and the awarding ceremony. All four games will be streamed live on the FIVB YouTube channel.

Beach volleyball 08/07/2018

Touring again - Elsa, Liliana and… a baby!

Espinho, Portugal, July 8, 2018 – Things seem to be working again for Liliana Fernandez Steiner and Elsa Baquerizo McMillan on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. After the well-known Spanish team, as such, had to take the last season off, now they are touring full time again and gradually improving their game and their results towards the level where they want to be. But now they have one additional source of inspiration - small, but very powerful…

Beach volleyball 07/07/2018

Fourth World Tour gold for Aussies Clancy and Artacho

Espinho, Portugal, July 7, 2018 – Fifth-seeded Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho triumphed with the women’s gold medals at the Espinho four-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour after a fantastic performance on the Atlantic coast sand in Portugal in Saturday’s final.

Beach volleyball 07/07/2018

Thole and Wickler on to their first final four in Espinho

Espinho, Portugal, July 7, 2018 – Young German hopefuls Julius Thole and Clemens Wickler advanced to the final four of an FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event for the first time as a team. At the Espinho four-star stop, they will face Latvia’s Janis Smedins and Aleksandrs Samoilovs in one of the men’s semifinals on Sunday. In the other, an all-Brazilian clash will entertain the spectators on the Atlantic coast of Portugal.

Beach volleyball 07/07/2018

Three Chinese pairs secure spots in Anapa men's semifinals

Anapa, Russia, July 7, 2018 – Gao Peng and Li Yang led the three Chinese duos that reached the men’s semifinals of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Anapa Open at the VolleyGrad Beach Centre on Saturday.

Beach volleyball 07/07/2018

Russian duos storm into Anapa final four

Anapa, Russia, July 7, 2018 – Russian teams confirmed their dominant role at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Anapa Open as four home sides progressed to the women’s semifinals on Saturday at the VolleyGrad Beach Sports Centre.

Beach volleyball 07/07/2018

Six countries seek Porec Open gold Sunday

Porec, Croatia, July 7, 2018 – Seven men’s and women’s teams from five European countries will be seeking gold medals here Sunday along with an American women’s pair as the lineup for the “final four” rounds at Porec Open was confirmed Saturday after the final elimination matches.

Beach volleyball 07/07/2018

One home team still in contention at Espinho

Espinho, Portugal, July 7, 2018 – While the men’s main draw continues in full swing at the Espinho four-star stop on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour, the women’s semifinals and medal matches will be the highlight on Saturday’s programme and will be streamed live on the FIVB YouTube channel.

Beach volleyball 07/07/2018

Austria, Greece, Turkey & United States pace women’s Porec field

Porec, Croatia, July 6, 2018 - Women’s Beach Volleyball pairs from Austria, Greece, Turkey and the United States finished atop pools here Friday to lead 12 teams into Saturday’s elimination rounds at the at the Porec Open.

Beach volleyball 06/07/2018

Chinese tandems claim three top spots in Anapa pool play

Anapa, Russia, July 6, 2018 – Three Chinese duos and a Russian pair made it straight to the quarterfinals, after topping their respective pools in men’s competition of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Anapa Open at the VolleyGrad Beach Sports Centre on Friday.

Beach volleyball 06/07/2018

Russian women’s teams dominate Anapa pool play

Anapa, Russia, July 6, 2018 – Four Russian tandems emerged as winners of their respective pools in the women’s competition of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Anapa Open at the VolleyGrad Beach Sports Centre on Friday.

Beach volleyball 06/07/2018

Plavins and Tocs cruise through men’s pool play, while women’s semifinalists emerge at Espinho

Espinho, Portugal, July 6, 2018 – Teams from Australia, Brazil, Poland and USA qualified for the women’s semifinals at the Espinho four-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. On Saturday, Americans Sara Hughes and Summer Ross will play against Australians Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho and Maria Antonelli and Carolina Solberg Salgado of Brazil will face Kinga Kolosinska and Katarzyna Kociolek of Poland in the battles for the two spots in the gold medal match.

Beach volleyball 06/07/2018

Kolaric and Basta hope to help boost beach volleyball in Serbia

Espinho, Portugal, July 6, 2018 – Serbian pair Lazar Kolaric and Stefan Basta are riding on an unexpected wave of success on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour this year and what they are really hoping for is that this will help further boost the development of beach volleyball in their country.

Beach volleyball 06/07/2018

Men’s main draw underway at Espinho

Espinho, Portugal, July 6, 2018 – The men’s main draw at the Espinho four-star stop on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour starts on Friday. On the women’s side, all quarterfinalists will emerge after the first two elimination rounds are played.

Beach volleyball 05/07/2018

First home team win at Espinho

Espinho, Portugal, July 5, 2018 – A Portuguese women’s pair managed to score the first victory for their home country on Thursday at the Espinho four-star stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. Gabriela Coelho and Anessa Paquete started off their main draw campaign with a win and advanced to Friday’s elimination rounds.

Beach volleyball 05/07/2018

Greeks brave two tie-break hurdles

Anapa, Russia, July 5, 2018 – Greek brothers Vasileios and Angelos Mandilaris endured two tough three-set matches to advance to the men’s main draw of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Anapa Open on Thursday at the VolleyGrad Beach Sports Centre.