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Today In
Beach Volleyball History |
In 1970
Henry Bergman and Ron Von Hagen won the Parks & Rec 'Cisco' Rosecrans Open.
It was the 8th win for Henry Bergman, the 31st win for Ron Von Hagen, and the 3rd win for the team.
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In 1981
Karch Kiraly and Sinjin Smith won the Parks & Rec Pacific Beach Surf Shop San Diego Open.
It was the 16th win for Karch Kiraly, the 17th win for Sinjin Smith, and the 14th win for the team.
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In 1981
Linda Hanley and Nina Matthies won the Parks & Rec John Shaw Open.
It was the 6th win for Linda Hanley, the 14th win for Nina Matthies, and the 5th win for the team.
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In 1981
John Hanley and Jon Stevenson won the Parks & Rec Numano Sake Lake Tahoe Open.
It was the 2nd win for John Hanley, the 2nd win for Jon Stevenson, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 1982
Craig Freeburg and Matt Gage won the Parks & Rec Rosecrans Open.
It was the 1st win for Craig Freeburg, the 28th win for Matt Gage, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 1987
Mike Dodd and Tim Hovland won the AVP Miller Lite Milwaukee Open.
It was the 33rd win for Mike Dodd, the 30th win for Tim Hovland, and the 29th win for the team.
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In 1987
Linda Chisholm and Jackie Silva won the WPVA Michelob Light Open.
It was the 5th win for Linda Chisholm, the 4th win for Jackie Silva, and the 4th win for the team.
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In 1992
Karolyn Kirby and Nancy Reno won the Coors Light WPVA Minneapolis Open.
It was the 27th win for Karolyn Kirby, the 3rd win for Nancy Reno, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 1992
Karch Kiraly and Kent Steffes won the AVP/Miller Lite Belmar Open.
It was the 58th win for Karch Kiraly, the 30th win for Kent Steffes, and the 19th win for the team.
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In 1998
Kent Steffes and Mike Whitmarsh won the AVP Sunkist Belmar Open.
It was the 107th win for Kent Steffes, the 20th win for Mike Whitmarsh, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 1998
Rogerio 'Para' Ferreira and Guilherme Marques won the FIVB Italian Open.
It was the 4th win for Rogerio 'Para' Ferreira, the 5th win for Guilherme Marques, and the 4th win for the team.
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In 1998
Lisa Arce won the Star Games Op Best of the Beach Invitational.
It was the 15th win for Lisa Arce.
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In 2008
Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers won the AVP Crocs Slam Brooklyn presented by Cushman and Wakefield.
It was the 32nd win for Phil Dalhausser, the 44th win for Todd Rogers, and the 31st win for the team.
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In 2009
Julius Brink and Jonas Reckermann won the FIVB Grand Slam Moscow 2009 presented by SEAT.
It was the 14th win for Julius Brink, the 10th win for Jonas Reckermann, and the 5th win for the team.
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In 2009
Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal won the AVP Crocs Slam Manhattan Beach Open presented by Bud Light.
It was the 14th win for Jake Gibb, the 11th win for Sean Rosenthal, and the 9th win for the team.
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In 2009
Nicole Branagh and Elaine Youngs won the AVP Crocs Slam Manhattan Beach Open presented by Bud Light.
It was the 13th win for Nicole Branagh, the 48th win for Elaine Youngs, and the 12th win for the team.
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In 2009
Artis Caics and Toms Smedins won the CEV Challenger Novi Sad.
It was the 1st win for Artis Caics, the 3rd win for Toms Smedins, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2009
Claudinere Bento Sabino and Barbara Seixas won the CEV Challenger Cyprus.
It was the 1st win for Claudinere Bento Sabino, the 4th win for Barbara Seixas, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2015
Jake Gibb and Casey Patterson won the AVP New York City Open.
It was the 30th win for Jake Gibb, the 18th win for Casey Patterson, and the 12th win for the team.
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In 2015
Emily Capers and Jennifer Kessy won the AVP New York City Open.
It was the 11th win for Emily Capers, the 30th win for Jennifer Kessy, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2020
Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena won the AVP The Monster Hydro Cup.
It was the 99th win for Phil Dalhausser, the 28th win for Nick Lucena, and the 25th win for the team.
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In 2020
Alix Klineman and April Ross won the AVP The Monster Hydro Cup.
It was the 13th win for Alix Klineman, the 68th win for April Ross, and the 13th win for the team.
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In 2020
With his win at The AVP Monster Hydro Cup with Nick Lucena in Long Beach, Phil Dalhausser becomes the fourth man to surpass US$2.5Million in career beach volleyball winnings.
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| Latest News and Feature Articles |
| 7/19/2026 |
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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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Drama and high stakes in Budapest as the 2026 CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final kicks off
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The wait is officially over. The crown jewel of European beach volleyball’s national team competition has arrived in the spectacular setting of Városliget (City Park) in Budapest, Hungary. Right under the shadow of the historic Heroes’ Square, the 8 qualified national federations per gender took to the sand today for the highly anticipated opening day of the 2026 CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final. |
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The Mentor and the Prodigy: How Plavinš and Fokerots defy time on the sand
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When Latvia’s Martins Plavinš and Kristians Fokerots stood on top of the podium at the CEV EuroBeachVolley 2024, they didn't just win a trophy - they rewrote the beach volleyball textbook. Plavinš, a London 2012 Olympic bronze medalist, is 41 years old. His partner, Fokerots, is just 21. It is a partnership separated by two decades, yet completely united on the sand. |
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Between two flags: Orsi Toth’s homecoming and Gottardi’s fire ignite Budapest
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For most athletes, arriving at a major continental final is business as usual - a cycle of airport terminals, hotel lobbies, and unfamiliar sand. But for Italy’s Reka Orsi Toth, landing in Budapest for the CEV Beach Nations Cup Finals felt less like stepping onto a battlefield and more like walking into her own living room. |
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Rising Beach Volleyball stars from across EEVZA region seek qualification for #EuroBeachVolleyU20
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Sixteen teams from eight countries in both the men’s and women’s competition are contesting the Eastern European Volleyball Zonal Association (EEVZA) zonal qualifier in Cesis – where two spots per gender are at stake to compete in this year’s #EuroBeachVolleyU20 scheduled to take place in Italy in September. Young athletes from Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, and hosts Latvia have enjoyed... |
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| 7/15/2026 |
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Budapest ready for sandy showdown: Drawing of Lots finalises pools for #BeachNationsCup Final
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The stage is officially set for an unforgettable showcase of elite beach volleyball in the heart of the Hungarian capital! On the eve of the tournament, the Drawing of Lots (DoL) for the highly anticipated CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final 2026 has concluded, mapping out the route to continental glory for Europe's top national teams. |
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| Upcoming Tournaments |
| Dates |
Tour |
Tournament |
Gender |
Purse |
| Jul 18-19, 2026 |
AVP League |
AVP League Week 6 - Central Park, New York |
M&W |
TBD |
| 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 23-26, 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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