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10892 |
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Today In
Beach Volleyball History |
In 1971
Bob Clem and Larry Rundle won the Parks & Rec Corona del Mar Open.
It was the 4th win for Bob Clem, the 8th win for Larry Rundle, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 1982
Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos won the Parks & Rec Jose Cuervo Laguna Beach.
It was the 24th win for Sinjin Smith, the 3rd win for Randy Stoklos, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 1982
Nancy Cohen and Kathy Gregory won the Parks & Rec Orville and Wilbur's Marine Street Open.
It was the 15th win for Nancy Cohen, the 31st win for Kathy Gregory, and the 11th win for the team.
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In 1993
Karch Kiraly and Kent Steffes won the AVP Miller Lite Belmar Open.
It was the 77th win for Karch Kiraly, the 49th win for Kent Steffes, and the 37th win for the team.
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In 1993
Cammy Ciarelli and Holly McPeak won the AVP Women's Tour Belmar.
It was the 6th win for Cammy Ciarelli, the 8th win for Holly McPeak, and the 4th win for the team.
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In 1993
Karolyn Kirby and Liz Masakayan won the WPVA Coors Light Pismo Beach Open.
It was the 40th win for Karolyn Kirby, the 18th win for Liz Masakayan, and the 10th win for the team.
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In 1998
Sandra Pires and Adriana Samuel won the FIVB French Open.
It was the 17th win for Sandra Pires, the 7th win for Adriana Samuel, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 1999
Jose Loiola and Emanuel Rego won the FIVB World Championships.
It was the 40th win for Jose Loiola, the 27th win for Emanuel Rego, and the 10th win for the team.
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In 2004
Ruth Flemig and Ilka Semmler won the CEV U20 European Championships.
It was the 1st win for Ruth Flemig, the 1st win for Ilka Semmler, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2004
Martins Plavins and Aleksandrs Samoilovs won the CEV U20 European Championships.
It was the 1st win for Martins Plavins, the 1st win for Aleksandrs Samoilovs, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2004
Emanuel Rego and Ricardo Santos won the FIVB Mazury Open.
It was the 53rd win for Emanuel Rego, the 26th win for Ricardo Santos, and the 10th win for the team.
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In 2004
Eric Fonoimoana and Kevin Wong won the AVP Hermosa Beach Open Presented by Bud Light.
It was the 14th win for Eric Fonoimoana, the 8th win for Kevin Wong, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2004
Giorgio Domenghini and Paolo Ficosecco won the FIVB Morocco Satellite.
It was the 1st win for Giorgio Domenghini, the 1st win for Paolo Ficosecco, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2004
Marie-Andree Lessard and Sarah Maxwell won the FIVB Italy Challenger.
It was the 1st win for Marie-Andree Lessard, the 1st win for Sarah Maxwell, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2009
Americans Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers defeat Germans Julius Brink and Jonas Reckermann 21-18, 21-15 in 48 minutes in the Semifinals at the World Series 13 Grand Chelem in Marseille, France to snap their 25-match winning streak -- the longest in SWATCH FIVB World Tour history. The German duo began their streak at the World Championships in Stavanger, Norway one month earlier where they won that event plus the next two Grand Slams in Gstaad, Switzerland, and Moscow, Russia. The gold medal match in Moscow had set the record of 22 straight breaking Dalhausser's and Roger's record of 21 set in 2008 when they also won three straight events in Berlin, Paris, and Stavanger.
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In 2010
Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers won all five of their matches on their way to the title at the Long Beach Open to complete the 2010 AVP season with a perfect 34-0 match record. In winning five of the six events in which they played (along with a shared 2nd place in Ft. Lauderdale due to weather), the duo was only pushed to three sets in 6 of their 34 matches, winning by an average score of 21-16. They become the only men's team to finish a season undefeated, matching a perfect 39-0 season in 2003 by fellow Olympic gold medalists, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh.
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In 2010
Maria Antonelli and Talita Antunes won the FIVB World Series 13.
It was the 8th win for Maria Antonelli, the 10th win for Talita Antunes, and the 5th win for the team.
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In 2010
Penggen Wu and Linyin Xu won the FIVB World Series 13.
It was the 2nd win for Penggen Wu, the 2nd win for Linyin Xu, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2010
Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers won the AVP NIVEA Tour Long Beach Open presented by Malibu Rum.
It was the 57th win for Phil Dalhausser, the 68th win for Todd Rogers, and the 55th win for the team.
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In 2010
Nicole Branagh and Misty May-Treanor won the AVP NIVEA Tour Long Beach Open presented by Malibu Rum.
It was the 18th win for Nicole Branagh, the 107th win for Misty May-Treanor, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2010
Artis Caics and Toms Smedins won the CEV Challenger Novi Sad.
It was the 2nd win for Artis Caics, the 4th win for Toms Smedins, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2021
Margherita Bianchin and Claudia Scampoli won the FIVB Sofia Beach Open 3.
It was the 2nd win for Margherita Bianchin, the 2nd win for Claudia Scampoli, and the 2nd win for the team.
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| Latest News and Feature Articles |
| 7/23/2026 |
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2026 East Hampton League Preview
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The 2026 AVP Cup comes down to a single weekend and a single condition. Palm Beach Passion finished its regular season at 13-3, the outright Cup leader. Miami Mayhem plays its final event this weekend at East Hampton with a chance to catch them — but only under one exact scenario: Miami must win all four of its East Hampton matches, and at least one of those wins must come in straight sets. |
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World’s Beach Volleyball elite to convene in Stare Jablonki for EuroBeachVolley
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A good share of the world’s Beach Volleyball elite will come together in a few weeks in Stare Jablonki, Poland, for the 2026 edition of the CEV EuroBeachVolley. The confirmed entry lists include a variety of Olympic, World, and European champions and medallists across both genders – so the fans will be treated to Beach Volleyball of the finest level come August 12-16! Overall... |
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Encamp successfully hosts CEV SCA U19 Women’s Beach Volleyball tournament
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Iceland claimed the title in Encamp as the Andorran Volleyball Federation completed the successful organisation of its third CEV event of the summer. The CEV SCA U19 Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship – counting as a zonal qualifier for next year’s #EuroBeachVolleyU20 – came to a close on Sunday at Piscina La Mola in Encamp, thereby ending three days of high-quality competition. |
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| 7/21/2026 |
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New American pair leads Shangluo Challenge women’s field
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Shangluo is about to welcome the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour for the first time. After organizing the FIVB U19 Beach Volleyball World Championships in 2024, the city in central China is about to host a Challenge event this week, from Wednesday, July 22, to Sunday, July 26. A new American pairing – Molly Shaw & Molly Phillips – leads the strong women’s pre-seeding on entry points... |
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Paris 2024 silver medalist highlights men’s lineup for Shangluo Challenge
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Shangluo is about to welcome the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour for the first time. After organizing the FIVB U19 Beach Volleyball World Championships in 2024, the city in central China is about to host a Challenge event this week, from Wednesday, July 22, to Sunday, July 26. A very strong lineup for the men’s competition in Shangluo is highlighted by the presence of... |
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| 7/20/2026 |
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Beach Volleyball Ready for Action at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games
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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 20, 2026. – The region's top beach volleyball pairs are set to battle for the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games glory when the Santo Domingo 2026 tournament takes place from July 25 to 31 at the Malecón Deportivo. The venue, with a seating capacity of 450 spectators, will host 104 matches over seven days of competition. |
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Teams from Poland and Latvia secure top honours at EEVZA #EuroBeachVolleyU20 zonal qualifier
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As many as five tiebreaks were required on the final day of the EEVZA qualifier for this year’s #EuroBeachVolleyU20 held in Cesis, Latvia, to determine the final standings. Poland’s Witold Witkowski and Maksymilian Dymczyk triumphed in the men’s tournament, while home favourites Paula Krieva and Alise Aleksane remained undefeated in the women’s competition to provide the Latvian audience with... |
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| 7/19/2026 |
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Sand Kings of Budapest: Latvia seize historic first Nations Cup Crown
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Latvia seized their first-ever title at the CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup after an intense day of battles on the Budapest sand. The Latvian men first took care of business in the semi-finals against Italy, setting up a gold medal showdown where they left absolutely no room for doubt. Triumphing in dominant fashion over Norway, who were unable to defend their 2025 continental crown... |
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Ukraine edge Italy in Golden Set thriller to claim first CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Title
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Ukraine officially crowned themselves champions of the 2026 CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup after an absolute thriller against Italy. With the title on the line, the historic battle came down to a dramatic Golden Set, where the Ukrainian women showed ultimate composure under pressure to close it out 15-12 and claim the crown. |
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| 7/18/2026 |
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Experience meets Tomorrow: Ukraine’s generational bridge of resilience
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On the sand, an almost 16-year age gap can feel like a lifetime. It represents different eras of the game, contrasting physical peaks, and entirely separate generations of life experience. But for Ukraine’s Valentyna Davidova and Anhelina Khmil, that massive divide isn't a barrier - it is their greatest superpower. |
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Ukraine and Italy off to the CEV Beach Nations Cup Final
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The semi-final stage of the 2026 CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Finals in Budapest concluded with two distinct matchups, determining the nations that will compete for the trophy on Sunday. Ukraine secured the first spot in the final with a clinical 2-0 overall series victory against Slovenia, winning both matches in straight sets. |
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From the sand to the Budapest sidelines: Paolo Nicolai’s New Chapter
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Ten years ago, Italy’s Paolo Nicolai was defined by the sand beneath his feet and the sheer physics of his presence at the net. His towering blocks and relentless spikes propelled Italy to a historic silver medal together with Daniele Lupo at the Rio 2016 Olympics, cementing his legacy as one of the most dominant forces the sport had ever seen. |
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Golden Set Action: Latvia and Italy battle through to the Nations Cup Semi-Finals
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The intensity soared in the quarter-finals of the CEV Beach Volleyball Nations Cup (16-19 July, Budapest, Hungary) as both Latvia and Italy survived grueling, high-stakes Golden Sets to book their tickets to the final four. Following a format where the countries trade matches, a 1-1 deadlock meant coaches had to think fast on their feet, pairing together newly synthesized duos... |
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| 7/17/2026 |
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The Budapest boost: How Hajós and Niemeier are turning home-court pressure into pure fuel
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The trucks, the grandstands, and the sudden, deep sand patches have completely transformed the quiet pathways of Városliget. Right in the heart of Budapest’s City Park, the CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final has come alive, and with it, the undeniable, heavy hum of home-crowd expectation. For the local fans gathering under the summer sun, they wanted a fight. |
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Knockout brackets take shape after surprises as pool phase concludes in Budapest
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The CEV Beach Volleyball Nations Cup Final in Budapest reached a boiling point on Day 2, as pristine summer weather and an enthusiastic crowd at Városliget set the stage for high-stakes, elite beach volleyball. The morning session saw the conclusion of the women's pool phase, with the respective group winners triumphantly securing direct passage to the semifinal stage... |
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Living with the Gold Target: How Latvia’s Queens found peace at the summit
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There is a distinct kind of gravity that follows a World Champion onto the sand. It’s the invisible weight of a gold target pinned squarely to your back. When you are Tina Graudina and Anastasija Samoilova, you don’t just enter a tournament like the Beach Volley Nations Cup; you redefine it. Every opponent they face isn’t just playing a match - they are playing the match of their year... |
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From Rio Inspiration to sand teammates: inside the Brouwer-Boermans shift
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The end of a decade-long partnership in professional beach volleyball is always a seismic shift. For Alexander Brouwer, spending 14 seasons alongside Robert Meeuwsen yielded Olympic bronze, a World Championship title, and a deeply ingrained rhythm. But elite sport rarely stands still. Enter Stefan Boermans - a 2.04-meter force at the net who represents both the future of... |
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Teams from five countries to compete for #EuroBeachVolleyU20 berths in Cesis
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Two teams each from Lithuania, Poland, and Estonia, as well as one duo each from Latvia and Ukraine have reached the semi-finals at the EEVZA #EuroBeachVolleyU20 first-round qualification tournament being held in the Latvian city of Cesis. The decisive matches for a spot in the 2026 edition of #EuroBeachVolleyU20 and the tournament title will take place on Friday. |
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| 7/16/2026 |
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Santo Domingo 2026 Beach Volleyball Venue Enters Final Stage of Preparation
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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 16, 2026. – The beach volleyball venue for the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 has entered its final stage of preparation following an inspection visit to the Malecón Deportivo, where the competition will take place from July 25 to 31. Officials confirmed the venue is 92 percent complete... |
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New York Nitro’s Season Comes Home. Brasher/Cruz Meet Humana-Paredes/Wilkerson on CBS
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Central Park is where the season comes home for one team and where the marquee women’s matchup of the year takes place for two others. New York Nitro closes its 2026 AVP League regular season at home in Wollman Rink on July 18-19, with both pairs at 1-5 and the math saying their playoff hopes can end here. Austin Aces’ Taryn Brasher and Kristen Cruz face Palm Beach Passion’s... |
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| Upcoming Tournaments |
| Dates |
Tour |
Tournament |
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Purse |
| Jul 22-26, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Challenge Shangluo, China |
M |
US$125,000 |
| Jul 22-26, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Challenge Shangluo, China |
W |
US$125,000 |
| Jul 23-26, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Laginha Beach, Cape Verde |
M |
US$5,000 |
| Jul 24-26, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Laginha Beach, Cape Verde |
W |
US$5,000 |
| Jul 25-26, 2026 |
AVP League |
AVP League Week 7 - East Hampton, New York |
M&W |
TBD |
| Jul 29-Aug 2, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite16 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
M |
US$200,000 |
| Jul 29-Aug 2, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite16 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
W |
US$200,000 |
| Jul 30-Aug 2, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Qidong, China |
M |
US$5,000 |
| Jul 30-Aug 2, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Qidong, China |
W |
US$5,000 |
| Aug 5-9, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite16 Hamburg, Germany |
M |
US$200,000 |
| Aug 5-9, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite16 Hamburg, Germany |
W |
US$200,000 |
| Aug 6-9, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Pingtan, China |
M |
US$5,000 |
| Aug 6-9, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Pingtan, China |
W |
US$5,000 |
| Aug 7-8, 2026 |
AVP League |
AVP League Week 8 - Dallas, Texas |
M&W |
TBD |
| Aug 12-16, 2026 |
CEV |
CEV EuroBeachVolley 2026, Stare Jablonki, Poland |
M |
TBD |
| Aug 12-16, 2026 |
CEV |
CEV EuroBeachVolley 2026, Stare Jablonki, Poland |
W |
TBD |
| Aug 13-16, 2026 |
AVP |
AVP Heritage Manhattan Beach Open, California |
M&W |
$300,000 |
| Aug 13-16, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Busan, Korea |
W |
US$5,000 |
| Aug 19-23, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Bujumbura, Burundi |
M |
US$5,000 |
| Aug 19-23, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Bujumbura, Burundi |
W |
US$5,000 |
| Aug 19-23, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite Montréal, Canada |
M |
US$200,000 |
| Aug 19-23, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite Montréal, Canada |
W |
US$200,000 |
| Aug 19-22, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Tallinn, Estonia |
M |
€ 7,500 |
| Aug 19-22, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Tallinn, Estonia |
W |
€ 7,500 |
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