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Beach volleyball 08/12/2017

Brouwer and Meeuwsen ready for early start to the season in The Hague

Lausanne, Switzerland, December 8, 2017 – Alexander Brouwer and Robert Meeuwsen won’t have long to put a disappointing year behind them when the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour begins in the first weekend of January at the 4-Star Dela Beach Open in The Hague.

Beach volleyball 26/11/2017

Golden triumph for Australia on home sand in Sydney

Sydney, Australia, November 26, 2017 – Australia’s Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy lived up to their status as the top-seeded team in the women’s main draw and triumphed with the gold medals at the Sydney two-star event on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.

Beach volleyball 25/11/2017

Historic World Tour gold for Saxton and O'Gorman

Sydney, Australia, November 25, 2017 – Canada’s Ben Saxton and Grant O'Gorman climbed all the way to the top of the men’s podium at the Sydney two-star event on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.

Beach volleyball 25/11/2017

Australia vs. Austria and China vs. Japan in women’s semis on Manly Beach

Sydney, Australia, November 25, 2017 – Teams from Australia, Austria, China and Japan made their way to the women’s semifinals at the Sydney two-star event on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.

Beach volleyball 24/11/2017

All-US clash to highlight women’s round of 16

Sydney, Australia, November 24, 2017 – An all-US clash, Kimberly DiCello and Emily Stockman vs. Betsi Flint and Kelley Larsen, has shaped up as one of the fixtures in the women’s round of 16 at the Sydney two-star event on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. Their compatriots Jace Pardon and Lara Dykstra also made Saturday’s single elimination stage after Friday’s pool play on Manly Beach.

Beach volleyball 24/11/2017

McHugh and Schumann knock out fellow Aussies on way to Sydney semis

Sydney, Australia, November 24, 2017 – Australia vs. France and USA vs. Canada are the two men’s semifinal fixtures at the Sydney two-star event on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour after Friday’s two rounds of single elimination on Manly Beach.

Beach volleyball 23/11/2017

All four Aussie pairs into men’s round of 16 in Sydney

Sydney, Australia, November 23, 2017 – The home crowd on Manly Beach was delighted to see all four of Australia’s pairs advance to the round of 16 at the men's Sydney two-star event on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.

Beach volleyball 23/11/2017

Women’s main draw line-up in Sydney complete

Sydney, Australia, November 23, 2017 – Duos from Canada, China, Japan, Latvia, Poland, Slovenia and USA progressed from Thursday’s qualifications at the Sydney two-star event on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour to claim spots in the women’s main draw.

Beach volleyball 22/11/2017

Teams from seven different countries complete men’s main draw in Sydney

Sydney, Australia, November 22, 2017 – Pairs from seven different countries made it through the men’s qualifications and qualified for the main draw at the Sydney two-star event on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. None of the home teams from Australia, however, were among those who succeeded in Wednesday’s competition on Manly Beach.

Beach volleyball 21/11/2017

Australian men’s and women’s pairs lead main draw line-up in Sydney

Sydney, Australia, November 21, 2017 – The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour is set to make its second stop in Sydney and third in Australia this year, but this time as part of the 2017-2018 edition of the Tour.

Beach volleyball 21/11/2017

Beach volleyball fans get more in Sydney

Sydney, Australia, November 21, 2017 - For the first time in the four year history of Volleyfest at Manly, fans will be given a free viewing area due to overwhelming demand for tickets. Volleyfest includes a week of high level national and international beach volleyball competition, climaxing in the Sydney FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event from November 22 to 26.

Beach volleyball 06/11/2017

World Tour update after event in Aalsmeer

Lausanne, Switzerland, November 6, 2017 - Last week, the FIVB World Tour held a double-gender event in Aalsmeer, Netherlands. There is currently one remaining double-gender event listed on the 2017 portion of the 2017-2018 FIVB World Tour schedule, which will take place in Sydney, Australia from November 22 to 26.

Beach volleyball 03/11/2017

Keizer returns to beach volleyball with new partner Meppelink

Lausanne, Switzerland, November 3, 2017 – Dutch player Sanne Keizer is motivated as she returns to beach volleyball with new partner Madelein Meppelink.

Beach volleyball 29/10/2017

Italy’s Caminati and Rossi win Aalsmeer gold

Aalsmeer, Netherlands, October 29, 2017 – Marco Caminati and Enrico Rossi are the winners of the Aalsmeer one-star men’s tournament on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. The eighth-seeded Italians went unbeaten through the entire competition at The Beach Indoor Center in the Netherlands to triumph with the gold medal.

Beach volleyball 29/10/2017

Stubbe and Meppelink triumph with home gold in Aalsmeer

Aalsmeer, Netherlands, October 29, 2017 – The Netherlands’ Joy Stubbe and Madelein Meppelink cruised unbeaten all the way through the final of the women’s tournament in Aalsmeer on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour to delight the home crowd at The Beach Indoor Center with the gold.

Beach volleyball 28/10/2017

Dutch and Germans to clash for women’s gold in Aalsmeer

Aalsmeer, Netherlands, October 28, 2017 – Top-seeded Joy Stubbe and Madelein Meppelink from the Netherlands pleased the home crowd at The Beach Indoor Center in Aalsmeer by qualifying for the women’s final of the one-star tournament on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. In Sunday’s battle for gold, the Dutch pair will face Germany’s Kim Behrens and Sandra Ittlinger.

Beach volleyball 28/10/2017

Aalsmeer men’s semifinals set

Aalsmeer, Netherlands, October 28, 2017 – Italy’s Marco Caminati and Enrico Rossi will meet Ukraine’s Sergiy Popov and Oleksii Denin in the first of two men’s semifinals of the Aalsmeer one-star tournament on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour on Sunday. Next on the sand court at The Beach Indoor Center, Turkey’s Hasan Huseyin Mermer and Murat Giginoglu and USA’s William Kolinske and Miles Evans will battle it out for the remaining vacancy in the gold medal match.

Beach volleyball 27/10/2017

Dutch teams win big games in Aalsmeer

Aalsmeer, Netherlands, October 27, 2017 – As many as three Dutch pairs made it to the second round of the Aalsmeer one-star men’s tournament on the 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. To break their way into the quarterfinals, the home teams won big tie-breaker matches on Friday, delivering some upsets as well.

Beach volleyball 26/10/2017

USA advance two to Aalsmeer Open quarterfinals

Lausanne, Switzerland, October 26, 2017 - The United States have two teams in the women's quarterfinals of the one-star FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tout Aalsmeer Open in the Netherlands after Betsi Flint / Kelley Larsen and Emily Stockman / Kimberly Dicello scored decisive wins in Round I of the Main Draw, Thursday evening.

Beach volleyball 26/10/2017

Men's Main Draw lineup complete at Aalsmeer Open

Lausanne, Switzerland, October 26, 2017 - The 16-team, single knockout men's Main Draw lineup is complete at the one-star FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Aalsmeer Open in the Netherlands after the last four teams made it past Round II of the Qualification Tournament, Thursday morning.

Beach volleyball 25/10/2017

Eight left for four Main Draw tickets at Aalsmeer Open

Lausanne, Switzerland, October 25, 2017 - Four teams advanced to Round II of the qualifiers in the men's tournament of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Aalsmeer Open Wednesday night in the Netherlands to make up the final lineup of eight pairs vying for four spots in the Main Draw of the event.

Beach volleyball 25/10/2017

Women's Main Draw set at Aalsmeer Open

Lausanne, Switzerland, October 25, 2017 - Pairs from France, Sweden and Austria have pushed through the Qualification to complete the 16-team Women's Main Draw at the one-star FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Aalsmeer Open in the Netherlands.

Beach volleyball 24/10/2017

Indoor one-star tournament in Aalsmeer coming up on FIVB World Tour

Aalsmeer, Netherlands, October 24, 2017 – The 2018 season of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour is set to continue with an indoor event at The Beach Center in Aalsmeer. This double-gender one-star tournament scheduled to take place from October 25 through 29, 2017 follows the seven events that the Netherlands have hosted in the history of the World Tour, but is the first ever in Aalsmeer.

Beach volleyball 20/10/2017

Adrian Gavira walks Way of Saint James

Lausanne, Switzerland, October 20, 2017 - Spanish player Adrian Gavira and partner Pablo Herrera are one of the most experienced teams on the international beach volleyball circuit. In an interview with fivb.com, Gavira tells us about time spent on the Way of Saint James and his plans for the future.

Beach volleyball 19/10/2017

Dalhausser: "I'm constantly trying to get better"

Colorado Springs, USA, October 19, 2017 - Phil Dalhausser is a three-time Olympian with a gold medal and the most FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour post-season awards for any athlete, current or past. In the United States, he is one of only five beach athletes to attend three or more Olympic Games.

Beach volleyball 16/10/2017

World Tour update after Qinzhou event

Lausanne, Switzerland, October 17, 2017 - Holding both men's and women's competitions, the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) has fully launched a new season of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour with the men’s second event and the women’s season-opener. Last week, the 2018 FIVB World Tour held a double-gender event in Qinzhou, China.

Beach volleyball 15/10/2017

Sivolap/Velichko rally past Virgen/Ontiveros to win first World Tour title at Qinzhou Open

Qinzhou, China, October 15, 2017 – Russia’s 15th seeds Maxim Sivolap/Igor Velichko rallied past Mexico’s fourth seeds Juan Virgen/Lombardo Ontiveros in a three-set thriller on Sunday morning to capture their first FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour title at the Qinzhou Open.

Beach volleyball 14/10/2017

Sivolap/Velichko to meet Virgen/Ontiveros in Qinzhou Open men’s final

Qinzhou, China, October 14, 2017 – Russia’s 15th seeds Maxim Sivolap/Igor Velichko upset third seeds Nadir Diaz Gomez Nivaldo and Bayard Sergio Reynaldo Gonzalez of Cuba in the men’s semi-finals of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Qinzhou Open here Saturday afternoon to meet Mexico’s fourth seeds Juan Virgen/Lombardo Ontiveros in Sunday’s final.

Beach volleyball 13/10/2017

Dutch qualifiers Boehle/Van de Velde upset home hopefuls to make Qinzhou Open men’s top eight

Qinzhou, China, October 13, 2017 – Dutch qualifiers Dirk Boehle and Steven Van de Velde upset eighth seeds Li Zhuoxin and Zhou Chaowei of China in straight sets here on Friday to make the men’s quarter-finals of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Qinzhou Open.

Beach volleyball 12/10/2017

Top seeds Koekelkoren/Van Walle survive marathon set to make top 16 at Qinzhou Open

Qinzhou, China, October 12, 2017 – Top seeds Dries Koekelkoren and Tom van Walle of Belgium held off Americans Edwin Burik Mark and William Kolinske 32-30 in the first set on way to a 2-0 victory that sent them to the men’s top 16 round of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Qinzhou Open.

Beach volleyball 11/10/2017

FIVB and AVC discuss further growth of beach volleyball in Asia

Bangkok, Thailand, October 11, 2017 - FIVB New Events Business Director Angelo Squeo met with representatives of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) and Thailand Volleyball Association (TVA) in Bangkok last week to discuss the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour's new event structure, marketing rights, and to build on the close ties between the two organisations to ensure beach volleyball continues to thrive across the continent.

Beach volleyball 11/10/2017

Van Steenis/Penninga sweep home duo for Qinzhou Open men’s Main Draw

Qinzhou, China, October 11, 2017 – Tom van Steenis and Ruben Penninga of the Netherlands swept home duo Wang Yanwei/Yan Tingyang in straight sets here on Wednesday to move into the men’s Main Draw of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Qinzhou Open.

Beach volleyball 10/10/2017

Fuzhou Open champion April Ross returns to China as Qinzhou Open gets underway

Qinzhou, China, October 10, 2017 - The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Qinzhou Open will kick off on Wednesday as 2016 Fuzhou Open winner April Ross returns to China to join the title race.

Beach volleyball 09/10/2017

Watch Qinzhou semifinals and finals live on YouTube

Qinzhou, China, October 9, 2017 - The semifinals and finals of the double gender FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event in Qinzhou, China from October 11 to 15 will be streamed live on the FIVB's YouTube page for all fans to watch the action as it happens.

Beach volleyball 30/09/2017

Ludwig and Walkenhorst defy odds to end year as beach volleyball golden girls

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 30, 2017 – For a second consecutive year Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst ended the season as beach volleyball’s golden girls, though the odds appeared stacked against them at the start of 2017.

Beach volleyball 21/09/2017

Better training and all-round care

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 21, 2017 - When the first international beach volleyball circuit was launched in 1989/90, it featured just three tournaments and a total prize purse of $140,000. Last season, $800,000 were up for grabs at the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals alone.

Beach volleyball 20/09/2017

Mol leads Beach Volleyball Vikings

Oslo, Norway, September 20, 2017 - After a six-season medal drought on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour, Anders Mol and beach volleyball players from Norway are starting to make news on the international circuit.

Beach volleyball 15/09/2017

New block touch rule to be tested as World Tour moves to Qinzhou

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 15, 2017 – A new block touch rule will be tested as the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour resumes in Qinzhou, China from October 11 to 15. The rule to be tested allows three touches after a block.

Beach volleyball 14/09/2017

World Tour legends show the way as new season begins

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 14, 2017 - His stats are incredible: 256 events, 77 titles and $2,562,273 in earnings. As a new season of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour gets started, Brazilian Emanuel Rego still shows the way forward.

Beach volleyball 13/09/2017

American collegiate champion Hughes breaks through with Claes

Costa Mesa, USA, September 13, 2017 - When Americans Sara Hughes and her partner Kelly Claes stood up and allowed the world to take notice of a couple of college kids in the summer of 2016, beach volleyball fans had to wonder just how the pair of southern Californians could perform with the best players on the planet.

Beach volleyball 12/09/2017

World Tour update after Montpellier event

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 12, 2017 - It may be September but the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) has already launched its 2017/18 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour with the men’s season-opener.

Beach volleyball 09/09/2017

Slovenian triumph in Montpellier

Montpellier, France, September 9, 2017 – Nejc Zemljak and Jan Pokersnik climbed on top of the podium at the men-only one-star tournament in Montpellier. For the Slovenian pair this is the first ever medal on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.

Beach volleyball 08/09/2017

Eight tie-breakers pave way to Montpellier semifinals

Montpellier, France, September 8, 2017 – An abundance of tie-breaker matches was observed on the first main draw day of the men-only one-star Montpellier stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour as the four semifinalists emerged from the sand battles at the Helios Theatre of the Odysseum Commercial Centre on Friday.

Beach volleyball 07/09/2017

Host country add fifth main draw pair through qualifications in Montpellier

Montpellier, France, September 7, 2017 – Teams from France, the Netherlands, Russia and Serbia made the main draw at the men-only one-star Montpellier stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 2018 after a successful run through both qualification rounds on Thursday at the Helios Theatre of the Odysseum Commercial Centre.

Beach volleyball 06/09/2017

Norwegian pairs lead line-up for Montpellier

Montpellier, France, September 6, 2017 – The 2018 season of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour is about to get underway with a men’s one-star tournament scheduled to take place in Montpellier, France from September 7 through 9, 2017.

Beach volleyball 06/09/2017

World Tour revs up for new season

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 6, 2017 - Less than two weeks after the end of the 2017 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone, a new season of World Tour action is set to begin.

Beach volleyball 05/09/2017

Ludwig voted World Tour’s Most Outstanding Player

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 5, 2017 - Laura Ludwig became only the fifth player to win back-to-back awards as the Most Outstanding Player on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour as the German was honoured for the second-straight season as the top female performer on the 2017 international beach volleyball circuit.

Beach volleyball 05/09/2017

Dalhausser regains Most Outstanding Player title

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 5, 2017 - Phil Dalhausser regained his status as the Most Outstanding Player on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour as the American was recognized for the fourth-time as the international beach volleyball circuit’s top performer for the 2017 season in the voting by players, coaches, referees and FIVB officials.

Beach volleyball 04/09/2017

Brazilians Evandro/Andre and Larissa/Talita claim Team of the Year honours

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 4, 2017 – World ranking leaders Evandro Gonçalves/Andre Loyola and Larissa Franca/Talita Antunes of Brazil were confirmed as the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball Teams of the Year after the Swatch Beach Volleyball World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone wrapped up the season on August 27.

Beach volleyball 01/09/2017

Qinzhou set for World Tour event in October

Qinzhou, China, September 1, 2017 – The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Qinzhou Open will be held from October 11 to 15 on the Gold Coast of Maowei Sea. The competition is set to include over 200 athletes from about 30 countries including hosts China, the United States, Canada, Austria and Australia.

Beach volleyball 28/08/2017

World Tour update after Hamburg Finals

Lausanne, Switzerland, August 29, 2017 - Following another epic celebration of pro beach volleyball, this one in Germany, the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) has now finished the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.

Beach volleyball 27/08/2017

Dalhausser & Lucena defeat world champs for Hamburg gold

Hamburg, Germany, August 27, 2017 - Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena defeated world champions Evandro Goncalves and Andre Loyola of Brazil in the two-set finale at Rothenbaum Stadium on Sunday to collect the $100,000 winner's prize and become champions of the 2017 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone.

Beach volleyball 27/08/2017

Dalhausser & Lucena show that experience still matters

Hamburg, Germany, August 27, 2017 – Both at 37 years old, Americans Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena were by far the most experienced players competing in the final four of the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone in Hamburg.

Beach volleyball 27/08/2017

Lucena: “Beating the world champions is awesome”

Hamburg, Germany, August 27, 2017 - Following Americans Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena's gold win over Evandro Goncalves and Andre Loyola of Brazil at the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Finals here Sunday, here are post-match reactions from the two teams.

Development 27/08/2017

Volleyball Your Way reunites idols and fans in Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany, August 27, 2017 – Beach volleyball fans from Hamburg were privileged to watch the 12 best men and women teams in the world competing in the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone over the last five days.

Beach volleyball 27/08/2017

Italians net World Tour Finals bronze

Hamburg, Germany, August 27, 2017 - European champions Daniele Lupo and Paolo Nicolai of Italy recovered from a semifinal setback to win the bronze medal here Sunday at the $800,000 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone by defeating Piotr Kantor and Bartosz Losiak of Poland.

Beach volleyball 27/08/2017

Nicolai: “It’s a good way to finish the season”

Hamburg, Germany, August 27, 2017 - Following Italians Paolo Nicolai and Daniele Lupo's bronze medal win over Bartosz Losiak and Piotr Kantor of Poland at the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Finals here Sunday, here are post-match reactions from the two teams.

Beach volleyball 27/08/2017

World champs advance to World Tour Finals gold medal match

Hamburg, Germany, August 27, 2017 - Newly-crowned world champions Evandro Goncalves and Andre Loyola of Brazil gained the second spot in the gold medal match for the $800,000 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone by defeating European champions Daniele Lupo and Paolo Nicolai of Italy in a two-set semifinal contest.

Beach volleyball 26/08/2017

Polish pair joins Americans, Brazilians and Italians in FIVB World Tour Finals men's final four

Hamburg, Germany, August 26 - Piotr Kantor and Bartosz Losiak were the last men's team to join the final four at the $800,000 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone here Saturday as the young Polish pair eliminated a team from host Germany in a quarterfinal match at Rothenbaum Stadium.

Beach volleyball 26/08/2017

Ludwig & Walkenhorst win three-set thriller for FIVB World Tour Finals gold

Hamburg, Germany, August 26 - Reigning Olympic and world champions Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst of Germany continue to validate their credentials as the best women's beach volleyball team on planet Earth by winning a three-set match over Brazil to capture the gold medal here Sunday at the $800,000 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone.

Beach volleyball 26/08/2017

Ludwig: “There are no words. Playing here in Hamburg was unbelievable."

Hamburg, Germany, August 26, 2017 - Following Germans Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst's gold win over Agatha Bednarczuk and Eduarda "Duda" Lisboa Brazil at the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Finals here Saturday, here are post-match reactions from the two teams.

Beach volleyball 26/08/2017

Talita & Larissa win fourth-straight match over Canadians

Hamburg, Germany, August 26 - Over the past 50 days, Talita Antunes and Larissa Franca of Brazil have won 17 matches and four of the victories have been triumphs over Canadians Melissa Humana-Paredes and Sarah Pavan

Beach volleyball 26/08/2017

Talita: “We deserved to end the season on the podium”

Hamburg, Germany, August 26, 2017 - Following Brazilians Talita Antunes and Larissa Franca's bronze medal win over Melissa Humana-Paredes and Sarah Pavan of Canada at the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone here Saturday, here are post-match reactions from the two teams.

Beach volleyball 26/08/2017

Ludwig & Walkenhorst celebrate dominant run in Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany, August 26, 2017 – If something was missing for Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst, it’s not anymore. After collecting the most important titles around the world for the last 13 months, the Germans returned home to Hamburg this week to win the $800,000 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone.

Beach volleyball 26/08/2017

Germany & Brazil to play World Tour Finals tie-breaker

Hamburg, Germany, August 26, 2017 – When tenth-seeded Laura Ludwig/Kira Walkenhorst and fourth-seeded Agatha Bednarczuk/Duda Lisboa enter the Rothenbaum stadium for the gold medal match of the $800,000 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone this Saturday a lot will be on the line in Hamburg.

Beach volleyball 25/08/2017

Agatha & Duda gain FIVB World Tour Finals gold medal berth

Hamburg, Germany, August 25, 2017 - With Olympic and world champions Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst advancing to the gold medal match at the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone for the third-straight season, the Germans will now be challenged by Agatha Bednarczuk and Eduarda "Duda" Lisboa of Brazil after both teams posted two wins each here Saturday at Rothenbaum Stadium.

Beach volleyball 25/08/2017

World Champs final rematch highlights men’s quarters in Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany, August 25, 2017 – Eight men’s teams remain alive in the race for the gold medal of the $800,000 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone as the tournament moves to the quarterfinals round this Saturday in Hamburg.

Beach volleyball 24/08/2017

American, Brazilian, Italian and Polish pairs top World Tour Finals men’s teams

Hamburg, Germany, August 24, 2017 - Men’s teams from four countries captured pool titles here Thursday at the $800,000 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone where three of the four pairs were undefeated in group action while reigning FIVB world champions Evandro Goncalves/Andre Loyola of Brazil topped their pool despite losing a match

Beach volleyball 24/08/2017

Germans win two World Tour Finals pools

Hamburg, Germany, August 24, 2017 - It was a day for the German women's team at the $800,000 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone as the host country pairs of Laura Ludwig/Kira Walkenhorst and Chantal Laboureur/Julia Sude won matches over pairs from the United States and the Czech Republic, respectively.

Beach volleyball 24/08/2017

World Tour Finals reward great season for the Czechs

Hamburg, Germany, August 24, 2017 - The $800,000 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone are seen by many teams competing in Hamburg as a reward for a positive season. And that’s definitely the case for Marketa Slukova/Barbora Hermannova and Kristyna Kolocova/Michala Kvapilova, the first teams to represent the Czech Republic in the tournament.

Beach volleyball 24/08/2017

German men under World Tour Finals spotlight

Hamburg, Germany, August 24, 2017 – Hosts of the $800,000 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone, Germany has traditionally performed very well on the men’s international scene and the country is ranked third in all-time medals only behind Brazil and the United States.

Beach volleyball 23/08/2017

Ludwig & Walkenhorst delight home fans with win over Brazilians

Hamburg, Germany, August 23, 2017 - Reigning Olympic and world champions Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst of Germany continued their winning ways in front of their home family, friends and fans here Wednesday by defeating Brazilian rivals Talita Antunes and Larissa Franca at the $800,000 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone.

Beach volleyball 23/08/2017

Americans & Austrians seek experienced Pool A title

Hamburg, Germany, August 23, 2017 - When the seedings and group composition were announced for the men’s Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone here on Tuesday, all participants and on-lookers acknowledged that Pool A was the toughest as all three teams were among the most experienced in pairs in the competition.

Beach volleyball 23/08/2017

The season never ends for iron woman Sarah Pavan

Hamburg, Germany, August 23, 2017 – The $800,000 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone will be the last tournament of the year for many of the athletes competing in Hamburg this week. This will not be the case for Sarah Pavan, though.

Beach volleyball 23/08/2017

Ludwig & Walkenhorst aim to regain World Championship magic

Hamburg, Germany, August 22, 2017 - For reigning Olympic and world champions Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst, the majority of the 2017 international Beach Volleyball season has been a disappointment after a 2016 campaign that produced a combined eight gold medal finishes for the German pair on the FIVB World and European Tours.

Beach volleyball 23/08/2017

Fresh from their World Champs title, Evandro & Andre focus on their next goal

Hamburg, Germany, August 22, 2017 – The last two weeks have been long, but extremely pleasant for Evandro Goncalves and Andre Loyola. Recently crowned world champions at the FIVB 2017 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Vienna, the Brazilians made the most of their time as they prepared for the $800,000 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone in Hamburg.

Beach volleyball 22/08/2017

Seedings & pool composition announced for World Tour Finals

Hamburg, Germany, August 22, 2017 - The seedings and pool composition for the $800,000 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone were announced here Tuesday at a mid-day media conference with recently-crowned world champions Laura Ludwig/Kira Walkenhorst of Germany being the featured pairs.

Beach volleyball 20/08/2017

Italians Lupo & Nicolai post golden finish before Swatch FIVB World Tour Finals

Hamburg, Germany, August 20, 2017 - When play in the $800,000 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone begins here Wednesday at Rothenbaum Stadium, Daniele Lupo and Paolo Nicolai will enter as Europe's top men's team in the competition after the Italians captured their second-straight European continental championship Sunday in Jurmala, Latvia.

Beach volleyball 18/08/2017

Pre-Swatch FIVB World Tour Finals action

Hamburg, Germany - With the 24-team men's and women's field for next week's $800,000 Swatch FIVB World Tour Finals at Rothenbaum Stadium starting here Wednesday, 14 of the participating pairs and six individuals are competing in events this week in Latvia and the United States.

Beach volleyball 11/08/2017

Olympic & world champions Ludwig & Walkenhorst headline World Tour Finals wild card selections

Lausanne, Switzerland, August 11, 2017 - Recently-crowned world champions Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst of Germany headline the list of eight teams named here on Friday as wild card selections for the 2017 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone to be held from August 23 to 27 in Hamburg, Germany.

Beach volleyball 08/08/2017

Top eight announced for World Tour Finals

Lausanne, Switzerland, August 8, 2017 - The top eight men’s and women’s beach volleyball teams as determined by the FIVB World rankings were announced here Tuesday for the third annual Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals presented by Vodafone, to be played from August 23 to 27 in Hamburg, Germany.

Beach volleyball 07/08/2017

2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball update after FIVB World Championships

Lausanne, Switzerland, August 7, 2017 - Following an epic celebration of pro beach volleyball in Austria, the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) has now held 20 events overall on the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour calendar.

Beach volleyball 02/08/2017

2017 World Tour update after men’s Espinho event

Lausanne, Switzerland, August 2, 2017 - After an event in Portugal and with the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships Vienna 2017 presented by A1 underway in Austria, the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) has now held 19 events on the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour calendar.

Beach volleyball 30/07/2017

Brazilians top Espinho podium

Espinho, Portugal, July 30, 2017 – George Wanderley and Vitor Felipe beat Julio Junior and Ahmed Tijan on Sunday to win gold at the Espinho 2-Star event on Praia da Baia beach.

Beach volleyball 29/07/2017

Norway teams up against Brazil and Qatar in Espinho Open semifinals

Espinho, Portugal, July 29, 2017 - Even though the weather's not been very inviting for a visit to the beach, and despite no Portuguese teams remaining in contention, the Espinhpo locals showed that they appreciate of good volleyball, and filled the stands at Praia da Baia for the tight match between Brazil's George Wanderley / Vitor Felipe and Germany's Lorenz Schuermann / Julius Thole that saw the South Americans advance to Sunday's semifinals after a 2-0 (21-16, 21-19) win.

Beach volleyball 28/07/2017

Favourites lead the way at Espinho Open

Lausanne, Switzerland, July 28, 2017 – Anders Bernsten Mol and Mathias Berntsen, top seeds at the Espinho 2-star event, advanced to the quarterfinals on the opening day of the tournament at Praia da Baia on Friday.

Beach volleyball 27/07/2017

One-of-a-kind Parade of Nations welcomes athletes, fans to World Championships

Vienna, Austria, July 27, 2017 - Enthusiasm from both athletes and fans was on display at Vienna City Hall as a Parade of Nations kicked off the opening ceremonies for the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships presented by A1.

Beach volleyball 27/07/2017

Espinho sands awaiting World Tour action

Lausanne, Switzerland, Jul7, 2017 – Espinho beach is ready and waiting for the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour, with Praia da Baia set to host the Espinho 2-Star men-only event from Friday, July 28 to Sunday, July 30.

Beach volleyball 26/07/2017

Spaniard Amaranta Navarro added to World Championship roster

Vienna, Austria, July 26, 2017 - Amaranta Navarro of Spain has been named as a replacement player for the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships 2017 presented by A1 as she will play with two-time Olympian Elsa Baquerizo when the event opens play on Friday.

Beach volleyball 26/07/2017

Ludwig & Walkenhorst chasing triple crown

Vienna, Austria, July 26, 2017 - As Vienna gears up for the beginning of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships 2017 presented by A1 on Friday, Olympic champions Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst will be aiming to become the first women's team to top a podium at the sport's three most prestigous events - the Olympics, the Swatch FIVB World Tour Finals and the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships.

Beach volleyball 26/07/2017

Watch Espinho matches live on FIVB YouTube channel

Espinho, Portugal, June 26, 2017 - Watch the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event in Espinho, Portugal from July 28 to 30 on the FIVB's YouTube page.

Beach volleyball 25/07/2017

Walsh Jennings withdraws from World Championships

Vienna, Austria, July 25, 2017 - Due to a right shoulder injury suffered this past Saturday at the FIVB World Tour stop in Poland, three-time Olympic and world champion Kerri Walsh Jennings has withdrawn from the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships 2017 presented by A1 with American Nicole Branagh now playing with Emily Day.

Beach volleyball 25/07/2017

Larissa & Talita ready for Vienna challenge

Vienna, Austria, July 25, 2017 – Less than one year after they left the Rio 2016 Olympic Games empty-handed, Brazilians Larissa Franca and Talita Antunes will have a good opportunity to erase their frustrations at the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships in Vienna.

Beach volleyball 25/07/2017

World Tour update after Olsztyn, Ulsan and Agadir events

Lausanne, Switzerland, July 25, 2017 - With three events played last week in Poland, Korea and Morocco, the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) has now held the 18 events overall on the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour calendar.

Beach volleyball 24/07/2017

German women seeking World Championship gold

Vienna, Austria, July 24, 2017 - Watch out, Germany. Germany is gaining on you. When Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst cemented their spot on top of the world by winning the Rio 2016 Olympic gold medal, the Germans also established the fact that they would be the team that the rest of the world would take aim at on the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.

Beach volleyball 24/07/2017

Tips from FIVB World Tour participants

Long Beach, USA, July 24, 2017 - Participants on the international beach volleyball circuit provide their tips to accommodate for those hot and sunny summer days expected for the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships to be played July 28 through August 6 in Vienna, Austria.

Beach volleyball 24/07/2017

Americans Brunner & Patterson preparing for Vienna World Championships

Lausanne, Switzerland, July 24, 2017 - As a new team on the 2017 FIVB World Tour, Theo Brunner and Casey Patterson have had a roller coaster of a season.

Beach volleyball 23/07/2017

France’s Krou and Aye on top of Agadir

Agadir, Morocco, July 23, 2017 – France’s Youssef Krou and Quincy Aye triumphed with the men’s title at the Agadir stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 2017.

Beach volleyball 23/07/2017

Agadir brings first World Tour gold to Eiholzer and Gerson

Agadir, Morocco, July 23, 2017 – Nicole Eiholzer and Dunja Gerson triumphed with their first gold from a top international competition. The second-seeded young Swiss pair maintained their winning streak throughout the entire one-star Agadir event.

Beach volleyball 23/07/2017

Bockermann & Fluggen top Olsztyn men’s podium

Olsztyn, Poland, July 23, 2017 - For the third-time this season and the 16th-time overall in the 30-year history of the FIVB World Tour, a men’s team that qualified for a FIVB World Tour Main Draw won an event as Markus Bockermann and Lars Fluggen of Germany topped the podium here Sunday at the US$300,000 Warmia Mazury Olsztyn Open.

Beach volleyball 22/07/2017

Krou and Aye upset top seeds in Agadir, Moroccans write history

Agadir, Morocco, July 22, 2017 – The men’s quarterfinals at the Agadir stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 2017 started off with a major upset. On Saturday afternoon, at Plage Jour et Nuit on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, a French pair, seeded sixth, knocked out the main draw leaders.

Beach volleyball 22/07/2017

Germans Bockermann & Fluggen to play for men’s Olsztyn gold

Olsztyn, Poland, July 22, 2017 - After finishing 41st, 25th and 33rd in their last three FIVB World Tour events, German Olympians Markus Bockermann and Lars Fluggen won three matches here Saturday at the $300,000 Warmia Mazury Olsztyn Open to advance to the gold medal match.

Beach volleyball 22/07/2017

Major upsets in Agadir as women’s semis are determined

Agadir, Morocco, July 22, 2017 – A couple of major upsets occurred during Saturday’s women’s quarterfinals at the Agadir stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 2017, as teams from Japan, Paraguay, France and Switzerland advanced to Sunday’s semis.

Beach volleyball 22/07/2017

Betsi Flint and Kelley Larsen win Ulsan

Ulsan, Korea, July 22, 2017 – Third-seeded Betsi Flint and Kelley Larsen are the champions of the women-only one-star Ulsan stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 2017. The two Americans, both born in 1992, upset the top seed in the main draw Varapatsorn Radarong and Tanarattha Udomchavee.

Beach volleyball 21/07/2017

Ross seeks another World Championship

Long Beach, USA, July 21, 2017 - As one of six FIVB world champions in the women’s field for the 2017 edition of the prestigious event, April Ross is hoping that her bi” right toe has healed from a dislocation and feels that she and her new America partner Lauren Fendrick have started to "figure some things out" as a team.

Beach volleyball 21/07/2017

Dynamics feel good for Canadians Pedlow & Schachter

Long Beach, USA, July 21, 2017 - As Sam Schachter stated, "We are getting better and better, and we believe in ourselves!"

Beach volleyball 21/07/2017

Swiss pairs break men’s seeding in Agadir

Agadir, Morocco, July 21, 2017 – Two Swiss teams managed to break the seeding in the first round of the men’s main draw at the Agadir stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 2017. Mirco Gerson followed in the footsteps of his younger sister Dunja from earlier on Friday and qualified for Saturday’s quarterfinals at Plage Jour et Nuit on Morocco’s Atlantic coast.

Beach volleyball 21/07/2017

Watch Olsztyn semifinals and finals live on YouTube

Olsztyn, Poland, June 21, 2017 - The semifinals and finals of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event in Olsztyn, Poland from July 19 to 23 will be streamed live on the FIVB's YouTube page for all fans to watch the action as it happens.

Beach volleyball 21/07/2017

Eiholzer and Gerson win all-Swiss duel in Agadir

Agadir, Morocco, July 21, 2017 – Second-seeded Nicole Eiholzer and Dunja Gerson survived a late scare in their second set against 15th-seeded Laura Caluori and Elena Steinemann to claim a 2-0 (21-13, 23-21) victory in the all-Swiss duel of the first round in the women’s main draw at the Agadir stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 2017.

Beach volleyball 21/07/2017

Australia & Belarus pairs top Olsztyn pools

Olsztyn, Poland, July 21, 2017 - The qualifying teams of Christopher McHugh/Damien Schumann of Australia and Aliaksandr Dziadkou/Aliaksandr Kavalenka of Belarus won matches here Friday morning to claim men’s pool titles at this week’s $300,000 Warmia Mazury Olsztyn Open.

Beach volleyball 21/07/2017

Thailand vs. USA in Ulsan final

Ulsan, Korea, July 21, 2017 – Pairs from Thailand and USA will go face to face in the grand final of the women-only one-star Ulsan stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 2017. Top-seeded Varapatsorn Radarong and Tanarattha Udomchavee and third-seeded Betsi Flint and Kelley Larsen stayed unbeaten on Korean sand on Friday and will play for the gold at the beautiful Jinha Beach on Saturday.

Beach volleyball 21/07/2017

Watch Agadir semifinals and finals live on FIVB YouTube channel

Agadir, Morocco, June 21, 2017 - The semifinals and finals of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event in Agadir, Morocco from July 21 to 23 will be streamed live on the FIVB's YouTube page. Log on to watch all the action.

Beach volleyball 20/07/2017

World Tour back to Morocco after five-season absence

Agadir, Morocco, July 20, 2017 – The last one-star event on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 2017 is about to get underway on Friday in Morocco. Almost six years after the men-only Agadir Open took place in October 2011, the World Tour returns to Morocco’s largest seaside resort for its second event in the African country.

Beach volleyball 20/07/2017

Veteran Hyden claims win in Olsztyn

Olsztyn, Poland, July 20, 2017 - At 44-years old, John Hyden was by far the oldest player competing in the $300,000 Warmia Mazury Olsztyn Open here Thursday as the two-time American Volleyball Olympian teamed with a former professional baseball player to win their opening pool play beach volleyball match at the FIVB World Tour event.

Beach volleyball 20/07/2017

Ulsan semifinals and finals to be streamed live

Ulsan, Korea, June 20, 2017 - The semifinals and finals of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event in Ulsan, Korea from July 20 to 22 will be streamed live on the FIVB's YouTube page for all fans to watch the action as it happens.

Beach volleyball 20/07/2017

Top seed win Thursday’s longest match in Ulsan

Ulsan, Korea, July 20, 2017 – Brazil’s Eunyce Martins Vercosa and Camila Ortiz Habowski, the bottom-seeded team at the women-only one-star Ulsan stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 2017, put up quite a fight against the #1 team in the main draw, Varapatsorn Radarong and Tanarattha Udomchavee from Thailand, before losing the longest match of the first competition day at Korea’s Jinha Beach.

Beach volleyball 20/07/2017

Dutchmen Meeuwsen and Brouwer like being beach volleyball ambassadors

Vienna, Austria, July 20, 2017 - Even as FIVB World Champions in 2013, you couldn’t blame Robert Meeuwsen and Alex Brouwer if the Dutch duo felt overlooked.

Beach volleyball 19/07/2017

World Championship participants post Olsztyn qualifying wins

Olsztyn, Poland, July 19, 2017 - Five men’s teams headed to next week’s opening rounds of the 2017 FIVB World Championships in Austria won qualifying Beach Volleyball matches here Wednesday to advance to the Main Draw at the US$300,000 Warmia Mazury Olsztyn Open.

Beach volleyball 19/07/2017

Laboureur & Sude seek better results at 2017 World Championships

Long Beach, USA, July 19, 2017 - After placing 17th in their first FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships appearance together in the Netherlands in 2015, Germans Chantal Laboureur and Julia Sude are seeking a better finish in the 2017 edition of the event.

Beach volleyball 19/07/2017

Another Korean stop on FIVB World Tour coming up in Ulsan

Ulsan, Korea, July 19, 2017 – After the Daegu stop last week, the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 2017 will stay in Korea for another women’s one-star tournament, this time on the beautiful Jinha Beach in nearby Ulsan on the country’s eastern coast.

Beach volleyball 19/07/2017

World Championship dreams realised for American collegiate champions

Long Beach, USA, July 19, 2017 - With their first match in Pool I at the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships in Vienna less than two weeks away, American collegiate champions Kelly Claes and Sara Hughes are looking forward to competing in the Austrian capital.

Beach volleyball 18/07/2017

World Tour event in Olsztyn ready to begin

Olsztyn, Poland, July 18, 2017 - The international beach volleyball stop here this week in the capital of the Warmian-Masurian province in Poland will be a preview for the upcoming FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships that will start at the end of the following week in the Austrian capital of Vienna.

Beach volleyball 18/07/2017

Priddy aims for 5th Olympics – this time on sand

New York, July 18, 2017 - What is four-time US Olympic indoor ace Reid Priddy doing on the beach? That’s what we wondered in May, when he appeared on the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) tour back in the States.

Beach volleyball 18/07/2017

Warmia Mazury Olsztyn Open features special atmosphere

Olsztyn, Poland, July 17, 2017 - When the FIVB World Tour returns to the courts on the shoreline of Ukiel Lake for the third-straight season, tournament director Rafal Pospiech feels the international beach volleyball event will produce a special atmosphere for the fans.

Beach volleyball 17/07/2017

FIVB Beach update after Daegu World Tour stop and U21 World Championships

Lausanne, Switzerland, July 17, 2017 - The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) held the 15th event overall on the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour calendar last week, the women’s FIVB Daegu tournament in Korea.

Beach volleyball 16/07/2017

Ishii/ Murakami stage super comeback to win Daegu title

Daegu, Korea, July 16, 2017 – Top seeds Miki Ishii and Megumi Murakami of Japan staged a remarkable comeback to topple second-seeded Thai pair Varapatsorn Radarong and Tanarattha Udomchavee 2-1 (21-14, 15-21, 17-15) in the final of the 1-star FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Daegu Tournament on Sunday.

Beach volleyball 15/07/2017

Top seeds Ishii/ Murakami reach semifinals in Daegu

Daegu, Korea, July 15, 2017 – Top seeds Miki Ishii and Megumi Murakami of Japan made it through to the semi-finals of the 1-star FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Daegu Tournament on Saturday.

Beach volleyball 14/07/2017

Top seeds into second round in Daegu

Daegu, Korea, July 14, 2017 – Top seeds Miki Ishii and Megumi Murakami led the way into the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Daegu 1-star tournament second round when they defeated Kim Ka-Yeon and Kim Hyunji on Friday.

Beach volleyball 13/07/2017

Daegu awaits World Tour return

Daegu, Korea, July 12, 2017 – The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour returns to South Korea with three days of fierce action as Daegu hosts a women-only 1-star tournament from July 14-16.

Beach volleyball 12/07/2017

Ricardo still going strong

New York, July 12, 2017 - At the end of 2016, after missing his first Olympics since 2000, Brazilian superstar Ricardo Santos resurfaced in Florida where he’s undertaken a new job, a new home, and a new circuit: the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP), the U.S. domestic tour.

Beach volleyball 11/07/2017

FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships schedule released

Vienna, Austria, July 11, 2017 - The opening pool play schedule for the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships presented by A1 was released here on Tuesday as 96 men’s and women’s teams from 40 countries will be competing in the $1-million event starting July 28.

Beach volleyball 11/07/2017

2017 FIVB World Tour update after Gstaad Major

Lausanne, Switzerland, July 10, 2017 — The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) held the 14th event overall on the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour calendar last week, the double-gender $600,000 Swatch FIVB Gstaad Major tournament in Switzerland.

Beach volleyball 09/07/2017

President Graça praises 5-star standard of Gstaad Major 2017

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 9, 2017 – FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graça F° attended the Gstaad Major this week and praised the beach volleyball tournament for setting such a high standard, both on and off the court.

Beach volleyball 08/07/2017

Germans Laboureur & Sude win Gstaad Major gold medal

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 8, 2017 - Chantal Laboureur and Julia Sude of Germany defeated Talita Antunes and Larissa Franca of Brazil here Saturday afternoon to win the women’s gold medal at the $600,000 Gstaad Major.

Beach volleyball 07/07/2017

Swiss Heidrich & Vergé-Dépré claim place in Gstaad Major semifinals

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 7, 2017 - Joana Heidrich and Anouk Vergé-Dépré become only the second Swiss women’s team to advance to the semifinals in the 18-year history of the FIVB World Tour event in the Swiss Alps village after winning two matches here Friday in the $600,000 Gstaad Major.

Beach volleyball 06/07/2017

Lima/Elize Maia & May/Pischke win Gstaad Major pools

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 6, 2017 - Two teams from Brazil and Canada that posted qualifying wins Tuesday won their pools here Thursday as the women completed group play with pairs from five countries earning “byes” for the first round of elimination at the US$600,000 Gstaad Major

Beach volleyball 05/07/2017

Qatar's Jefferson & Cherif defeat Olympic silver medallists in Gstaad

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 5, 2017 - Jefferson Santos Pereira and Cherif Younousse posted the biggest upset during the first round of men's pool play action here Wednesday at the $600,000 Gstaad Major with a three-set win over Olympic silver medal winners Daniele Lupo and Paolo Nicolai of Italy.

Beach volleyball 05/07/2017

Switzerland’s Heidrich & Verge-Depre win Gstaad matches

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 5, 2017 - The Swiss women’s team of Joana Heidrich/Anouk Verge-Depre did not disappoint the host country fans here Wednesday after winning two pool matches at the $600,000 Major over pairs from the United States and the Netherlands.

Beach volleyball 04/07/2017

Ukrainian Makhno sisters lead Gstaad women’s qualifiers

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 4, 2017 - Twin sisters Inna and Iryna Makhno qualified here Tuesday for a FIVB World Tour Main Draw for only the second time in 11 international starts together by winning two matches at the $600,000 Gstaad Major.

Beach volleyball 03/07/2017

DiCello & Stockman win American country quota playoff

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 3, 2017 - Kim DiCello and Emily Stockman won the United States country quota playoff here Monday to gain a spot in Tuesday’s qualifying rounds at the US$600,000 Gstaad Major in the Swiss Alps village.

Beach volleyball 03/07/2017

Brazilians Lima & Elize Maia win Gstaad country quota playoff

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 3, 2017 - For the second-straight week on the FIVB World Tour, Taiana Lima and Elize Maia won the Brazilian country quota playoff here Monday to gain a spot in Tuesday’s qualifying rounds at the US$600,000 Gstaad Major in the Swiss Alps village.

Beach volleyball 03/07/2017

Gstaad ready for 18th consecutive event

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 3, 2017 - The longest continuous event in the 30-year history of the FIVB World Tour returns to this Swiss Alps village for the 18th-straight season starting Tuesday as the $600,000 Gstaad Major is the third of three Swatch Major Series events on the 2017 international beach volleyball calendar.

Beach volleyball 03/07/2017

Gstaad: A look back at key moments

Gstaad, Switzerland, July 3, 2017 - Gstaad broke a tie in 2016 with the Austrian site of Klagenfurt for most consecutive seasons of hosting a FIVB World Tour event as the Austrian lakeside tournament’s consecutive streak was 16 with events from 1997 through 2012. With Tuesday’s first serve, Gstaad ties Klagenfurt for hosting the second-most FIVB World Tour events at 18 with Rio de Janeiro topping the list with 19.

Beach volleyball 03/07/2017

2017 FIVB World Tour update after Swatch FIVB Porec Major in Croatia

Lausanne, Switzerland, July 3, 2017 — The FIVB held the 13th event overall on the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour calendar last week, the double-gender $600,000 Swatch FIVB Porec Major tournament in Croatia.

Beach volleyball 02/07/2017

Guto & Solberg defeat Italians for Porec Major gold

Porec, Croatia, July 2, 2017 - Gustavo "Guto" Carvalhaes and Pedro Solberg became the second men’s team in the 30-season history of the FIVB World Tour to win an international beach volleyball event after starting the competition in the country quota rounds as the Brazilians defeated Daniele Lupo and Paolo Nicolai of Italy in a three-set gold medal at the $600,000 Porec Major before an over-flowing crowd in the Red Bull Beach Arena.

Beach volleyball 01/07/2017

2017 FIVB World Championships Pool Placements Confirmed

Porec, Croatia, July 1, 2017 - With the start of the competition four weeks away, the men’s and women’s pool placements for the 2017 FIVB World Championships were determined here Saturday during a morning drawing of lots at this week’s international beach volleyball event at this Croatian seaside resort.

Beach volleyball 01/07/2017

Italian & Russian men challenge Brazilians for Porec Major gold

Porec, Croatia, July 1, 2017 - Italian veterans Daniele Lupo/Paolo Nicolai and Russian youngsters Oleg Stoyanovskiy/Artem Yarzutkin will challenge two Brazilian pairs for the Porec Major medals after the four teams from the three countries won two matches each at the $600,000 Porec Major here Saturday.

Beach volleyball 30/06/2017

Seven countries capture men’s Porec pool titles

Porec, Croatia, June 30, 2017 - Led by two tandems from Beach Volleyball power Brazil, eight teams from seven countries captured men’s pool title here Friday at the $600,000 Porec Major as the FIVB World Tour returns to the Croatian seaside resort for the third-straight season.

Beach volleyball 29/06/2017

Five countries top men’s Porec Major pools

Porec, Croatia, June 29, 2017 - Five countries are the sole leaders of their men’s pools after the completion here Thursday of the second of three rounds of group play in the $600,000 Porec Major as the Swatch Major Series event returns to the Croatian seaside resort for the third-straight season.

Beach volleyball 29/06/2017

Croatian football star Perisic makes FIVB Beach Volleyball debut

Porec, Croatia, June 29, 2017 - Croatian football star Ivan Perisic played his first international beach volleyball match here Thursday morning with compatriot Niksa Dellorco as the host country pair were challenging Brazilians Saymon Barbosa and Alvaro Filho in a contest delayed by 12 hours due to heavy rains Wednesday in the seaside resort.

Beach volleyball 29/06/2017

Draw positions for FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships announced

Porec, Croatia, June 29, 2017 - The pre-draw placement for the men’s and women’s beach volleyball teams competing next month in the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships in Vienna has been confirmed ahead of the drawing of lots ceremony on Saturday, which will take place at 10.30 local time at the venue of the Porec Major to determine the seedings and pool allocations.

Beach volleyball 28/06/2017

Austrians win three men’s matches at Porec Major

Porec, Croatia, June 28, 2017 - Three Austrian men’s team won Main Draw matches here Wednesday during the first of three days of pool play competition at the $600,000 Porec Major.

Beach volleyball 27/06/2017

Poland’s Rudol celebrates successful 24th birthday at Porec Major

Porec, Croatia, June 27, 2017 - It will be a birthday to remember for Maciej Rudol as he celebrated his 24th birthday here Tuesday with Polish partner Jakub Szalankiewicz by winning two men’s qualifying matches to advance to the Main Draw at this week’s FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Swatch Major Series event in Porec, Croatia.

Beach volleyball 26/06/2017

Porec country quota matches feature beach volleyball elite

Porec, Croatia, June 26, 2017 - It was not a typical day of preliminary competition at a FIVB World Tour event here Monday as Beach Volleyball Olympians were playing not to be eliminated from the SWATCH Major Series event at the Valamar courts in this Croatian seaside resort.

Beach volleyball 26/06/2017

2017 FIVB World Tour update after Nantong event in China

Lausanne, Switzerland, June 26, 2017 — The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) held the 11th event overall on the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour calendar last week, a women’s FIVB Nantong 2-Star tournament in China.

Beach volleyball 25/06/2017

Sh. H. Wen & X. Y. Xia triumph in Chinese showdown for gold in Nantong

Nantong, China, June 25, 2017 – Shuhui Wen and Xinyi Xia defeated Xinxin Wang and Chen Xue, 2-0 (21-18, 21-14) in an all-China final at the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour, Silk Tour Nantong Open.

Beach volleyball 24/06/2017

Russia’s Abalakina/Dabizha defeat Juliana/Carol Horta to enter Nantong semis

Nantong, China, June 24, 2017 – Russia’s Yulia Abalakina and Ksenia Dabizha are through to their first ever FIVB World Tour final four after defeating Brazil’s Juliana Felisberta Da Silva and Carolina Horta Maximo, 2-1 (21-16, 17-21, 15-12) at the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour, Silk Tour Nantong Open.

Beach volleyball 23/06/2017

Four countries net wild card slots for FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships

Lausanne, Switzerland, June 23, 2017 - The FIVB announced here Friday that teams from Austria, Brazil, Germany and the Netherlands have received wild card entries for the international federation’s Beach Volleyball World Championships to be played July 28 through August 6 in Vienna, Austria.

Beach volleyball 23/06/2017

China’s Chunxia Chen & Zh. Ch. Wei reach new heights in Nantong

Nantong, China, June 23, 2017 – China’s Chunxia Chen and Zhaochen Wei climbed into the round of 16 after defeating Scotland’s Lynne Beattie and Melissa Coutts at the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour, Silk Tour Nantong Open.

Beach volleyball 23/06/2017

Can lightning strike again in Porec?

Porec, Croatia, June 21, 2017 - After Maria Antonelli and Carolina Salgado became the 24th team to advance from a FIVB World Tour qualifier to the top of an international podium at the same event last week in The Netherlands, one wonders if “lightning” can strike twice in the same season when preliminary rounds start here next week for the second of three SWATCH Major Series events on the 2017 Beach Volleyball calendar.

Beach volleyball 22/06/2017

Juliana & Carol Horta aim for two in a row at Nantong Open

Nantong, China, June 22, 2017 – Brazil’s Juliana Felisberta Da Silva and Carolina Horta Maximo aim for their second victory in a row at the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Nantong Open.

Beach volleyball 22/06/2017

Schalk enters Porec with new insight

Porec, Croatia, June 20, 2017 - Chaim Schalk would be the first person to admit that his last tournament with Ben Saxton wasn’t their best. The Canadian pair failed to advance out of pool play in Rio in May. “We weren’t quite clicking,” said the 31-year-old Olympian from Red Deer, Alberta.

Beach volleyball 21/06/2017

Porec all set for Swatch Major Series stop

Porec, Croatia, June 21, 2017 - With nearly 160 men’s and women’s teams from 41 countries registered for next week’s FIVB World Tour event, preparations continued here Wednesday for the $600,000 Porec Major as the Swatch Major Series stop returns to the Croatian coastal resort city for the third-straight season.

Beach volleyball 20/06/2017

FIVB launches dedicated department to set up new structure of events

Lausanne, Switzerland, June 20, 2017 - Candidates can now bid to organise an FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour (FIVB WT) event in the 2017/2018 season. The bidding process will end on June 30, 2017.

Beach volleyball 20/06/2017

2017 FIVB World Tour update after The Hague, Jiangning, Monaco events

Lausanne, Switzerland, June 20, 2017 — The FIVB held the eighth, ninth and 10th events overall on the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour calendar last week, including tournaments in the Netherlands, China and the principality of Monaco.

Beach volleyball 19/06/2017

Social Media Review: World Tour in The Hague concludes on high note

The Hague, The Netherlands, June 19, 2017 - The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour DELA Beach Open closed on Sunday at The Hague honouring the event’s heroes, both on and off the court.

Beach volleyball 18/06/2017

Russians validate world ranking at Dela Beach Open in The Hague

The Hague, Netherlands, June 18, 2017 – After losing a three-set gold medal match two weeks ago on home sand in Moscow, Viacheslav Krasilnikov and Nikita Liamin did not duplicate their fate in the Russian capital here Sunday by out-lasting Spaniards Adrian Gavira/Pablo Herrera to win the men’s title at the $150,000 Dela Beach Open.

Beach volleyball 18/06/2017

USA’s Flint & Larsen all the way to gold at 2017 Tangshan Open

Jiangning, Nanjing, China, June 18, 2017 – USA’s Betsi Flint and Kelley Larsen earn their first ever FIVB World Tour medal, winning gold without dropping a single set at the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Silk Road Tangshan Open.

Beach volleyball 18/06/2017

Juliana and Carol Horta crowned queens of Monaco

Lausanne, Switzerland, June 18, 2017 – Juliana Felisberta and Carol Horta won their first tournament since they teamed up at the start of the year when they won gold at the Monaco 1-Star tournament on Sunday.

Beach volleyball 18/06/2017

Italians Lupo & Nicolai net 17th FIVB World Tour medal at Dela Beach Open in The Hague

The Hague, The Netherlands, June 17, 2017 - In a contest between “veterans” and “newbies” for the men’s bronze medal at the US$150,000 Dela Beach Open, experience was the difference as Italians Daniele Lupo and Paolo Nicola captured their 19th FIVB World Tour medal by defeating Nico Beeler and Marco Krattiger of Switzerland for the third spot on the podium.

Beach volleyball 18/06/2017

Social Media Review: The Hague reveals Final Four

The Hague, The Netherlands, June 18, 2017 - Saturday’s competition at Sportcampus Zuiderpark uncovered the final four teams to contend the DELA Beach Open title in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour stop at The Hague.

Beach volleyball 17/06/2017

Juliana and Carol Horta lead the way to Monaco semifinals

Lausanne, Switzerland, June 17, 2017 – Juliana Felisberta and new partner Carol Horta reached their first semifinals since they teamed up at the start of the year, at the Monaco 1-Star event at Larvotto Beach on Saturday.

Beach volleyball 17/06/2017

Spaniards Seeking Russian Magic Again

The Hague, The Netherlands, June 17, 2017 - Can there be “something magical” with Russia for Adrian Gavira and Pablo Herrera as the Spaniards won three matches here Saturday at the US$150,000 Dela Beach Open to gain a berth in the finals of this week’s FIVB World Tour event.

Beach volleyball 17/06/2017

Swiss sand successes Saturday in The Hague

The Hague, The Netherlands, June 17, 2017 - It has been a very successful Saturday for Switzerland as the men’s team of Nico Beeler/Marco Krattiger posted a pair of wins to advance to the semi-finals of the US$150,000 Dela Beach Open where a women’s pair from the European country advanced to the “final four” with a morning victory.

Beach volleyball 17/06/2017

Italians seek Dela Beach Open “revenge”

The Hague, The Netherlands, June 17, 2017 - With three-straight elimination bracket wins at the US$150,000 Dela Beach Open at Sportcampus Zuiderpark, Italians Daniele Lupo and Paolo Nicolai will have an opportunity to avenge their only setback in the FIVB World Tour event at the newly-constructed Sportcampus Zuiderpark.

Beach volleyball 17/06/2017

China’s Sh. H. Wen & X. Y. Xia defeat top seeds to enter Tangshan Open semis

Jiangning, Nanjing, China, June 17, 2017 – It was a Chinese showdown that saw lowest seeds Shuhui Wen and Xinyi Xia defeat top seeds Fan Wang and Yuan Yue, 2-1 (13-21, 21-17, 15-11) at the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Silk Road Tangshan Open.

Beach volleyball 16/06/2017

Dela Beach Open men's field cut in half Friday

The Hague, The Netherlands, June 16, 2017 - The men’s field for the US$150,000 Dela Beach Open was cut in half here Friday as 32 pairs started play on the indoor and outdoor Beach Volleyball courts at the Sportcampus Zuiderpark with only 16 tandems remaining in contention for the championship medals Sunday.

Beach volleyball 16/06/2017

Nummerdor's career honoured

The Hague, The Netherlands, June 16, 2017 - The illustrious beach volleyball and volleyball career of Dutchman Reinder Nummerdor was honoured here Saturday during a break in the action at the $150,000 Dela Beach Open at the Sportcampus Zuiderpark.

Beach volleyball 16/06/2017

China’s Sh. H. Wen & X. Y. Xia confident on home sands

Jiangning, Nanjing, China, June 16, 2017 – China’s Shuhui Wen and Xinyi Xia called upon their stamina to triumph on a busy day for them at the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Silk Road Tangshan Open.

Beach volleyball 16/06/2017

Latvian confrontation in The Hague

The Hague, The Netherlands, June 16, 2017 - In the shadows of the World Court, Beach Volleyball “justice” was taking place here Friday morning at the US$150,000 Dela Beach Open featuring an All-Latvian men’s confrontation where three of the players have been settling their differences with each other and international foes for the past 13 seasons on the sand “court”.

Beach volleyball 16/06/2017

Social Media Review: DELA Beach Open heats up with main draw matches

The Hague, The Netherlands, June 16, 2017 - The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour DELA Beach Open moved into the Main Draw on Thursday, with teams racing towards the top of the pools in The Hague.

Beach volleyball 15/06/2017

Beach Volleyball successes for “Czechoslovakia”

The Hague, The Netherlands, July 15, 2017 - It has been over 24 years since the peaceful dissolution of Czechoslovakia as the former sovereign state in Central Europe had a “banner” day here Thursday for a Czech Republic men’s team and a Slovak Republic women’s pair at the Sportcampus Zuiderpark.

Beach volleyball 15/06/2017

Purpose built venue ready to kick off Silk Road Tour

Jiangning, Nanjing, China, June 15, 2017 – The opening press conference was held at Nanjing Tangshan Easpring Resort for the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Silk Road Tangshan Open, set for June 16 to 18 at the newly built Tangshan Sand Park.

Beach volleyball 15/06/2017

China’s Wang & Yue headline in Jiangning, Nanjing

Jiangning, Nanjing, China, June 15, 2017 - China’s Fan Wang and Yuan Yue enter their third FIVB World Tour event of the year in top position at the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Silk Road Tangshan Open.

Beach volleyball 15/06/2017

Social Media Review: World Tour in The Hague off to swinging start

The Hague, The Netherlands, June 15, 2017 - The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour resumed Wednesday at The Hague, with much anticipation on all fronts.

Beach volleyball 14/06/2017

Czech Republic's Perusic & Schweiner oust No. 1-seeded qualifying team

The Hague, The Netherlands, June 14, 2017 - For the second-straight FIVB World Tour event, Ondrej Perusic and David Schweiner have eliminated one of the top-seeded qualifying teams as the Czech Republic pair posted two wins here Wednesday at the US$150,000 Dela Beach Open highlighted by a victory over the No. 1 duo from Norway.

Beach volleyball 13/06/2017

Austrian & Brazilian country quota matches launch Dela Beach Open

The Hague, The Netherlands, July 13, 2017 - With two women’s country quota matches here early Tuesday evening for Brazilians on the outdoor sand at the newly-constructed Sportcampus Zuiderpark, and a men’s allocation contest for Austrian pairs in Vienna, the US$150,000 Dela Beach Open is underway.

Beach volleyball 13/06/2017

The Hague semifinals and finals to be streamed live on YouTube

The Hague, Netherlands, June 13, 2017 - The semifinals and finals of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event in The Hague, Netherlands from June 14 to 18 will be streamed live on the FIVB's YouTube page for all fans to watch the action as it happens.

Beach volleyball 12/06/2017

Monaco expecting top-class action on Larvotto Beach

Lausanne, Switzerland, June 12, 2017 – With less than a week to go Monaco is counting down the days until it hosts the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour one-star event on June 17 and 18.

Beach volleyball 11/06/2017

“Missing, but not forgotten” in The Hague

The Hague, The Netherlands, June 11, 2017 - When the FIVB World Tour returns here this week for the seventh double gender event on the 2017 international Beach Volleyball calendar, there will be a notable individual missing from the list of participants competing for the gold medal.

Beach volleyball 10/06/2017

Kozuch enjoying the intensity and beauty of beach volleyball

Lausanne, Switzerland, June 10, 2017 – As a five-time German Volleyball Player of the Year, Margareta Kozuch more than proved herself in her chosen sport. When she chose to do something different – beach volleyball – it was a major decision.

Beach volleyball 09/06/2017

Inter Milan football star Perisic to play in Porec Major

Lausanne, Switzerland, June 09, 2017 – The big news from the kick-off press conference for the Porec Major 2017 was that Croatian soccer star Ivan Perisic will play in the men’s competition.

Beach volleyball 08/06/2017

FIVB World Tour returns to The Hague

The Hague, The Netherlands June 9, 2017 - The FIVB World Tour returns to The Netherlands this coming week for a US$150,000 event to be played at the Sportcampus Zuiderpark as the men’s and women’s Beach Volleyball tournament will be part of schedule that also features FIVB World League play.

Beach volleyball 07/06/2017

Olympians supercharge continental qualifiers for Beach Volleyball World Championships

Lausanne, Switzerland, June 7, 2017 - With the clock ticking down to the first serve for the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships in two months, the field continues to be finalized for one of the sport’s most prestigious events to take place July 28 through August 6 in Vienna on Danube Island featuring 48 pairs per gender vying for $1-million in prize purse.

Beach volleyball 07/06/2017

Vienna Worlds will crown a new women’s champion

Lausanne, Switzerland, June 7, 2017 - With the breakup of the Brazilian partnership of Agatha Bednarczuk/Barbara Seixas following their silver medal finish at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, a new women’s champion team will be crowned this August at the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships in Vienna.

Beach volleyball 07/06/2017

Alison & Bruno headline men’s FIVB World Championship field

Lausanne, Switzerland, June 7, 2017 - They’re back!

Beach volleyball 05/06/2017

Social Media Review: Moscow medallists bask in victory's spotlight

Moscow, Russia, June 5, 2017 - The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Moscow 3-Star wrapped up on Sunday, with the competition’s winners honoured on the podium and in the world of social media.

Beach volleyball 04/06/2017

Dalhausser & Lucena out-last host Russians for Moscow gold

Moscow, Russia, June 4, 2017 - Americans Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena capped “four perfect days in Moscow” here Sunday evening by claiming their sixth FIVB World Tour gold medal since August 2015 by defeating Viacheslav Krasilnikov and Nikita Liamin of host Russia in the men’s final at the Vodny Stadium Beach Sports Centre.

Beach volleyball 04/06/2017

“Youthful” Stoyanovskiy & Yarzutkin net Moscow podium position

Moscow, Russia, June 4, 2017 - Reigning Youth Olympic champions Oleg Stoyanovskiy and Artem Yarzutkin capped a successful weekend on “home sand” here Saturday as the young Russians defeated two-time FIVB World Tour champions Aleksandrs Samoilovs and Janis Smedins of Latvia for the men’s bronze medal.

Beach volleyball 04/06/2017

Social Media Review: Moscow final four in full gear

Moscow, Russia, June 4, 2017 - Saturday’s competition at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Moscow 3-Star uncovered the final four teams to aim for the podium in the Russian capital’s Vodny Stadium Beach Sports Centre.

Beach volleyball 04/06/2017

Securing No. 2 or winning No. 1 in Moscow

Moscow, Russia, June 4, 2017 - Sunday could be the second gold medal this season for teams from Brazil and Russia or the first title in 2017 for pairs from the United States as the US$150,000 FIVB World Tour stop in the Russian capital concludes with the men’s and women’s podium placing matches.

Beach volleyball 03/06/2017

“Experienced” Americans versus “new” Russians for men’s Moscow gold

Moscow, Russia, June 3, 2017 - It will be a “new” Russia team of Viacheslav Krasilnikov/Nikita Liamin challenging the “experienced” American pair Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena for the gold medal at this week’s US$150,000 FIVB World Tour event in the Russian capital after both tandems won a pair of matches here Saturday.

Beach volleyball 03/06/2017

Youth Olympic champions Stoyanovskiy & Yarzutkin advance

Moscow, Russia, June 3, 2017 - For the first-time in 12 FIVB World Tour visits to the Russian capital, two host country teams have advanced to the “final four” of the international Beach Volleyball event as Youth Olympic champions Oleg Stoyanovskiy/Artem Yarzutkin joined compatriots Viacheslav Krasilnikov/Nikita Liamin in winning quarter-final matches here Saturday afternoon.

Beach volleyball 03/06/2017

Russians Krasilnikov & Liamin gain Moscow semi-final spot versus Latvia

Moscow, Russia, June 3, 2017 - It will be a contest pitting Rio 2016 Olympians as the teams of Viacheslav Krasilnikov/Nikita Liamin of host Russia will challenge top-seeded Aleksandrs Samoilovs/Janis Smedins of Latvia after both pairs won afternoon quarter-final matches here Saturday over teams from Poland and Latvia.

Beach volleyball 03/06/2017

Social Media Review: Moscow competition heats up amidst chilly weather

Moscow, Russia, June 3, 2017 - Friday’s competition at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Moscow 3-Star event headed towards the final eight teams to contend the title. Spirits were high, even as rain and snow fell.

Beach volleyball 02/06/2017

Eight countries chasing Moscow medals

Moscow, Russia, June 3, 2016 - Eight countries will be chasing Beach Volleyball podium successes at the US$150,000 FIVB World Tour stop in the Russia capital with 16 teams still in contention entering quarter- and semi-final action here Saturday at the Vodny Stadium Beach Sports Centre.

Beach volleyball 02/06/2017

Polish pair leads Moscow men’s quarter-finalist

Moscow, Russia, June 2, 2017 - Two newly-formed men’s teams from Poland lead eight pairs into the men’s quarter-finals of the US$150,000 FIVB World Tour event after winning two matches each here Friday at the Vodny Stadium Beach Sports Centre.

Beach volleyball 02/06/2017

Chilling start for Moscow matches Friday

Moscow, Russia, June 2, 2017 - One would think that the start of play here Friday in the US$150,000 FIVB World Tour event at the Vodny Stadium Beach Sports Centre was more like an exhibition for “snow volleyball”, but that was not the case as 16 men’s and women’s Beach Volleyball were played to finalize the field for the elimination brackets.

Beach volleyball 02/06/2017

Social Media Review: Moscow Main Draw unmasks the many emotions of competition

Moscow, Russia, June 2, 2017 - The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Moscow 3-Star event moved into the main draw on Thursday, with social media reflecting the many faces and facets of competition of at the Vodny Stadium Beach Sports Centre.

Beach volleyball 01/06/2017

“Elimination Friday” in Moscow

Moscow, Russia, June 2, 2017 - For the second-straight FIVB World Tour stop, it will be “Elimination Friday” as the current 64-team field of men and women Beach Volleyball pairs will see 48 teams ousted for the Moscow event after the fourth of six days of competition at the Vodny Stadium Beach Sports Centre.

Beach volleyball 01/06/2017

Young Norwegians Mole & Sorum continue winning ways

Moscow, Russia, June 1, 2017 - After finishing fifth last July at the SWATCH Major Series stop in Austria, Anders Mol and Christian Sorum are “liking life” on the FIVB World Tour as the young Norwegians won a pair of international Beach Volleyball matches here Thursday at the Vodny Stadium Beach Sports Centre.

Beach volleyball 01/06/2017

Beach volleyball stars try snow volleyball in Moscow

Moscow, Russia, June 1, 2017 – Last week the President of the FIVB, Dr. Ary S. Graça F, officially announced that the FIVB aspires to be the first international federation to participate in both the summer and winter Olympic Games. He gave his support to snow volleyball, a new member of the volleyball family.

Beach volleyball 01/06/2017

FIVB future on display in Moscow

Moscow, Russia, June 1, 2017 - With a “new” Olympic cycle starting for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games, two of the “young” teams on the FIVB World Tour from Brazil and Russia will be meeting each other here Thursday afternoon after each pair won opening mid-day matches in the US$150,000 international Beach Volleyball event.

Beach volleyball 01/06/2017

Social Media Review: World Tour in Moscow begins with much anticipation

Moscow, Russia, June 1, 2017 - The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour resumed on Wednesday with the US$150,000 Moscow stop. Teams eagerly took to social media as preview to the highlights and sidelights to be expected at the Vodny Stadium Beach Sports Centre.

Beach volleyball 01/06/2017

Moscow Main Draw Thursday features 48-match schedule

Moscow, Russia, June 1, 2017 - After two days of country quota and qualifying matches, the “money” rounds for the US$150,000 FIVB World Tour begin here Thursday with 24 matches per gender to help set the schedule for the weekend elimination matches at the Vodny Stadium Beach Sports Centre.

Beach volleyball 31/05/2017

Moscow semifinals and finals to be streamed live on YouTube

Lausanne, Switzerland, May 31, 2017 - The semifinals and finals of the Moscow FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event will be streamed live on the FIVB's YouTube page for all fans to watch the action as it happens.

Beach volleyball 31/05/2017

Czech Republic pair last in, first out of Moscow qualifier

Moscow, Russia, May 31, 2017 - Ondrej Perusic and David Schweiner were the last men’s team accepted into the FIVB World Tour qualifier here Wednesday morning at the Vodny Stadium Beach Sports Centre, but the Czech Republic pair was the first team out of the afternoon preliminary rounds to advance to the Main Draw for the US$175,000 international Beach Volleyball event.

Beach volleyball 30/05/2017

Olympians vie in Moscow Country Quota matches

Moscow, Russia, May 30, 2017 - The meeting of the planet’s top beach volleyball players in the Russian capital for the 10th-straight season opened here Tuesday with five country quota matches for pairs Brazil and the United States on the stadium court at the Vodny Stadium Beach Sports Centre.

Beach volleyball 30/05/2017

Relaxing start in Moscow for Aussies McHugh & Schumann

Moscow, Russia, May 30, 2017 - Christopher McHugh looked very relaxed here Tuesday morning at the host hotel for this week's $150,000 FIVB World Tour event in the Russian capital, much more at ease as compared to almost two weeks ago for an international beach volleyball stop in Rio de Janeiro.

Beach volleyball 26/05/2017

Russians seeking Moscow gold

Moscow, Russia, May 25, 2017 - With an international Beach Volleyball event returning here next week for 10th-straight season and 12th-time since the start of the sanctioned FIVB competition in 1987, host Russia will be looking for its fifth men’s and third women’s gold medals at a World Tour event featuring the planet’s “elite” competitors.

Beach volleyball 24/05/2017

2017 FIVB World Tour update after FIVB Rio 4-Star event

Lausanne, Switzerland, May 24, 2017 — The FIVB held its seventh event of the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour calendar last week at the Rio de Janerio 4-Star event, as the Tour returned to Brazil.

Beach volleyball 23/05/2017

Return to Moscow features “new” FIVB World Tour partnerships

Moscow, Russia, May 23, 2017 - When the FIVB World Tour returns to the Russian capital here next week for the 10th-straight season, the US$150,000 event will feature several “new” partnerships when Moscow hosts the sixth double gender event on the 2017 international Beach Volleyball calendar.

Beach volleyball 23/05/2017

Rimser/Plesiutschnig gain motivation heading into Vienna 2017

Lausanne, Switzerland, May 23, 2017 – Austrians Cornelia Rimser and Lena Pletsiutschnig relished their first successful mission as partners when they took the bronze podium spot at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour in Langkawi, Malaysia.

Beach volleyball 22/05/2017

Social Media Review: Sunday's a fun day as Rio crowns its champions

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 21, 2017 - Sunday was finals day at the Rio Open, with medals to be handed out and Brazilian fans hoping to a golden day in Olympic Park.

Beach volleyball 21/05/2017

Alison & Bruno net 12th FIVB World Tour title

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 21, 2017 - Alison Cerutti and Bruno Oscar Schmidt regained their winning ways on the FIVB World Tour here Sunday after the Brazilians defeated Piotr Kantor and Bartosz Losiak of Poland in the men’s gold medal match at the US$300,000 Rio Open that was played at the tennis stadium Olympic Park in Barra da Tijuca.

Beach volleyball 21/05/2017

Alison, Bruno, Agatha and Duda seek No. 58 gold medal sweep for Brazil

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 21, 2017 - Led by teams of Alison Cerutti/Bruno Oscar Schmidt and Agatha Bednarczuk/Eduarda "Duda" Lisboa, host Brazil is in position to take home the gold medals for men and women at the same FIVB World Tour event for the 58th-time here Sunday in the final matches at the US$300,000 Rio Open.

Beach volleyball 21/05/2017

Social Media Review: Long day in Rio ends with finals set

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 20, 2017 - The rain cleared on Saturday in Olympic Park for a big day of play at the Rio Open, as by the end of the day Sunday's finals would be set.

Beach volleyball 21/05/2017

Past Rio champions meet in Sunday’s men’s finale

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 20, 2017 - Two teams that captured gold medals last season on Copacabana will meet here Sunday as 2016 Rio Grand Slam winners Piotr Kantor and Bartosz Losiak of Poland will challenge reigning Olympic and FIVB world champions Alison Cerutti and Bruno Oscar Schmidt of Brazil after the two Beach Volleyball pairs advanced to the finals of the men’s US$300,000 Rio Open with a pair of wins Saturday.

Beach volleyball 20/05/2017

Brazil, Italy, Poland and United States vie for men’s Rio Open gold

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 20, 2017 - For the 108th-time in 358 men’s events since the start of the FIVB World Tour in 1987, four different countries will be competing in the semi-finals of an international Beach Volleyball tournament as pairs from host Brazil, Italy, Poland and the United States won quarter-finals matches here Saturday at the US$300,000 Rio Open.

Beach volleyball 20/05/2017

Seeking success Saturday at Rio Open

Rio de Janeiro, May 20, 2017 - It’s down to eight women’s and eight men’s teams vying for medals at the US$300,000 Rio Open where the schedule here Saturday at the tennis center located at the Olympic Park in Barra da Tijuca features 12 matches to set the field for Sunday’s podium placement meetings.

Beach volleyball 20/05/2017

Social Media Review: Wet day in Rio doesn't hamper play

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 19, 2017 – It was a wet day in Rio de Janeiro on Friday, but play kept going until the teams in the men’s and women’s quarterfinals were known.

Beach volleyball 20/05/2017

American men place three teams in Rio Open quarter-finals

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 19, 2017 - Three American teams led by 40-somethings John Hyden and Jake Gibb advanced to the men’s quarter-finals after winning matches here Friday at the US$300,000 Rio Open where host Brazil secured two spots in the “elite eight” along with pairs from Italy, The Netherlands and Poland.

Beach volleyball 19/05/2017

Rio Open elimination bracket set

Rio de Janeiro, May 19, 2017 - With a steady rain throughout the playing of four rounds of men’s and women’s pool play here Friday morning, eight pairs advanced to each gender’s 24-team elimination brackets as eight duos in each gender’s competition were ousted from the US$300,000 Rio Open that is being played at the tennis center located at the Olympic Park in Barra da Tijuca.

Beach volleyball 19/05/2017

Rio de Janeiro semifinals and finals to be streamed live on YouTube

Lausanne, Switzerland, May 19, 2017 - The semifinals and finals of the Rio de Janeiro FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event will be streamed live on the FIVB's YouTube page for all fans to watch the action as it happens.

Beach volleyball 19/05/2017

Elimination Friday Rio Open

Rio de Janeiro, May 19, 2017 - When plays starts here Friday morning, 64 men’s and women’s teams will still be in contention for the gold medals at the Rio Open, but after playing 48 matches, only 16 Beach Volleyball pairs will be in contention for the top podium sports at the 2017 FIVB World Tour stop at the tennis center located at the Olympic Park in Barra da Tijuca.

Beach volleyball 19/05/2017

Social Media Review: Home teams, tough matches highlight Thursday in Rio

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 18, 2017 - Thursday was the first day of Main Draw play at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event in Rio de Janeiro, and the stage was set for an exciting day.

Beach volleyball 19/05/2017

Rio Olympic men podium placers continue winning way

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 18, 2017 - Could it be a second-straight Rio podium where the three teams that medaled at last summer’s Olympic Games finish atop the FIVB World Tour event standings here this weekend at the Olympic Park in Barra da Tijuca.

Beach volleyball 18/05/2017

Italian men win “battle of Olympic pairs” at Rio Open

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 18, 2017 - With 11 men’s Beach Volleyball pairs from the Rio Olympic Games returning to city where the 2016 Summer Games were staged, one of the two matches here Thursday at the US$300,000 Rio Open pitting teams from Copacabana conclave against each other was won by Italians Adrian Carambula and Alex Ranghieri.

Beach volleyball 18/05/2017

Sand and snow to feature in Moscow World Tour event

Moscow, Russia, May 18, 2017 - Organisers of the 3-Star Moscow FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event will combine the top beach volleyball tournament with an innovative indoor snow volleyball event in two weeks' time, it was revealed at a Press Conference in the Russian capital.

Beach volleyball 18/05/2017

Rio Open features “modified” pool play Thursday

Rio de Janeiro, May 18 2017 - With the creation of the “star” system on the FIVB World Tour for the 2017 international Beach Volleyball campaign, the Main Draw competition here Thursday at the US$300,000 Rio Open will feature “modified” pool play for both men and women at the Olympic Park in Barra da Tijuca.

Beach volleyball 18/05/2017

Social Media Review: Action gets under way in Rio

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 17, 2017 - The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour got under way on Wednesday in Rio's Olympic Park, and and the Olympic tennis stadium and surrounding courts were ready for the big day.

Beach volleyball 17/05/2017

Austrian Olympians secure Men’s Rio Open Main Draw spots

Rio de Janeiro, May 17 2017 - Austrian Olympians Robin Seidl and Alexander Huber made a successful return to this Brazilian coastal city here Wednesday as the ninth-place finishers at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games posted qualifying wins with different partners to advance to Thursday’s Main Draw at the FIVB World Tour event.

Beach volleyball 17/05/2017

Qatar continuing to make mark in the beach volleyball sand

Lausanne, Switzerland, May 17, 2017 – Beach volleyball in Qatar has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the past few years and events over recent weeks indicate the Gulf nation has no intention of slowing down its progress.

Beach volleyball 16/05/2017

Brazil stars hoping for game, set and match as World Tour hits Rio’s tennis centre

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 16, 2017 - Brazil’s players will be right at the centre of attention when the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour returns to Rio de Janeiro for the first of two 4-star events on the global calendar this season.

Beach volleyball 15/05/2017

Rio Olympic Park greets FIVB World Tour competitors

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 15, 2017 - The planet’s best beach volleyball players return to this Brazilian coastal city for the third straight season and the 18th time since the start of sanctioned competition in 1987 as the Olympic Park in Barra da Tijuca hosts a $300,000 four-star event.

Beach volleyball 14/05/2017

Gerson and Zandbergen triumph in Geneva

Lausanne, Switzerland, May 14, 2017 – Mirco Gerson and Michiel Zandbergen gave Swiss fans plenty to cheer on Sunday when they won gold at the Geneva Swiss Tour event.

Beach volleyball 14/05/2017

Brazil claim South American Finals title in Argentina

Resistencia, Argentina, May 14, 2017 - Brazilians Rebecca/Ana Patricia were crowned champions in the Final of the South American Beach Volleyball Circuit played at the Jaime Zapata Sports Center in the city of Resistencia, Chaco province.

Beach volleyball 13/05/2017

“Where in the world” is Tri Bourne?

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 13, 2017 - When the FIVB World Tour resumes next week in this Brazilian coastal city, many will be asking about Tri Bourne from the United States.

Beach volleyball 12/05/2017

Changes to Moscow and The Hague tournaments

Lausanne, Switzerland, May 12, 2017 – Changes will be made to the Moscow 3-Star and The Hague 3-Star competition systems due to recent changes to the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour calendar and their impact on the number of matches in the 2016-2017 season.

Beach volleyball 12/05/2017

Brazilian pairs in mid-season form

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 12, 2017 - While most of the elite players are just starting their season, competitors from Beach Volleyball power Brazil are in the middle of their campaign heading into next week's US$300,000 Rio Open.