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Beach Volleyball History |
In 1962
Mike Bright and Mike O'Hara won the Parks & Rec Corona del Mar Open.
It was the 7th win for Mike Bright, the 13th win for Mike O'Hara, and the 7th win for the team.
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In 1973
Bob Jackson and Buzz Swartz won the Parks & Rec Corona del Mar Open.
It was the 1st win for Bob Jackson, the 6th win for Buzz Swartz, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 1973
Eileen Clancy and Barbara May won the Parks & Rec Santa Barbara Women's Open.
It was the 2nd win for Eileen Clancy, the 1st win for Barbara May, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 1979
Matt Gage and Jim Menges won the Parks & Rec Mission Beach Open.
It was the 20th win for Matt Gage, the 38th win for Jim Menges, and the 3rd win for the team.
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In 1984
Mike Dodd and Tim Hovland won the AVP Miller High Life Hermosa Beach Open.
It was the 11th win for Mike Dodd, the 12th win for Tim Hovland, and the 11th win for the team.
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In 1984
Linda Hanley and Nina Matthies won the Parks & Rec Native Sport and Scott Hawaii Marine Street Open.
It was the 14th win for Linda Hanley, the 24th win for Nina Matthies, and the 13th win for the team.
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In 1985
Kathy Gregory and Janice Harrer won the Parks & Rec Laguna Women's Open.
It was the 45th win for Kathy Gregory, the 4th win for Janice Harrer, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 1990
Tim Hovland and Kent Steffes won the AVP Miller Lite Cleveland Open.
It was the 54th win for Tim Hovland, the 5th win for Kent Steffes, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 1995
Holly McPeak and Nancy Reno won the FIVB Korea Open.
It was the 22nd win for Holly McPeak, the 19th win for Nancy Reno, and the 7th win for the team.
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In 2000
Annett Davis and Jenny Johnson Jordan won the FIVB France Open.
It was the 5th win for Annett Davis, the 5th win for Jenny Johnson Jordan, and the 5th win for the team.
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In 2001
Barbra Fontana and Elaine Youngs won the FIVB France Grand Slam.
It was the 19th win for Barbra Fontana, the 13th win for Elaine Youngs, and the 3rd win for the team.
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In 2001
Mariano Baracetti and Martin Conde won the FIVB France Grand Slam.
It was the 3rd win for Mariano Baracetti, the 5th win for Martin Conde, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2001
Brent Doble and Lee LeGrande won the AVP The Sunkist Open at Belmar.
It was the 3rd win for Brent Doble, the 4th win for Lee LeGrande, and the 3rd win for the team.
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In 2006
Juliana Felisberta and Larissa Maestrini won the FIVB St. Petersburg Open.
It was the 12th win for Juliana Felisberta, the 11th win for Larissa Maestrini, and the 11th win for the team.
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In 2007
Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers won the Bud Light AVP Long Beach Open.
It was the 16th win for Phil Dalhausser, the 28th win for Todd Rogers, and the 15th win for the team.
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In 2007
Pedro Cunha and Franco Neto won the FIVB World Series 13.
It was the 5th win for Pedro Cunha, the 18th win for Franco Neto, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2007
Maria Antonelli and Vanilda Leao won the FIVB Eboli Challenger.
It was the 1st win for Maria Antonelli, the 1st win for Vanilda Leao, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2007
Emanuel Rego and Ricardo Santos won the XV Pan Am Games.
It was the 71st win for Emanuel Rego, the 44th win for Ricardo Santos, and the 28th win for the team.
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In 2012
Reinder Nummerdor and Richard Schuil won the FIVB A1 Grand Slam presented by ERGO.
It was the 17th win for Reinder Nummerdor, the 18th win for Richard Schuil, and the 17th win for the team.
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In 2012
Ekaterina Birlova and Evgenia Ukolova won the FIVB A1 Grand Slam presented by ERGO.
It was the 1st win for Ekaterina Birlova, the 3rd win for Evgenia Ukolova, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2012
John Hyden and Sean Scott won the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series Hermosa Beach Open.
It was the 18th win for John Hyden, the 20th win for Sean Scott, and the 15th win for the team.
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In 2012
Jenny Kropp and Whitney Pavlik won the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series Hermosa Beach Open.
It was the 11th win for Jenny Kropp, the 11th win for Whitney Pavlik, and the 11th win for the team.
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In 2017
Betsi Flint and Kelley Kolinske won the FIVB Ulsan One Star.
It was the 5th win for Betsi Flint, the 5th win for Kelley Kolinske, and the 5th win for the team.
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In 2017
Anders Mol and Christian Sorum won the CEV Ljubljana Masters.
It was the 4th win for Anders Mol, the 3rd win for Christian Sorum, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2017
Anni Schumacher and Kim Van de Velde won the Ljubljana Satellite.
It was the 2nd win for Anni Schumacher, the 2nd win for Kim Van de Velde, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2018
Anders Mol and Christian Sorum won the 2018 CEV Beach Volleyball European Championship - The Netherlands.
It was the 6th win for Anders Mol, the 5th win for Christian Sorum, and the 4th win for the team.
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In 2018
Nai-Han Kou and Pi Hsin Liu won the FIVB Ulsan One Star.
It was the 1st win for Nai-Han Kou, the 1st win for Pi Hsin Liu, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2018
Robin Seidl and Philipp Waller won the FIVB Haiyang Three Star.
It was the 1st win for Robin Seidl, the 1st win for Philipp Waller, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2018
Emily Capers and Betsi Flint won the FIVB Haiyang Three Star.
It was the 18th win for Emily Capers, the 8th win for Betsi Flint, and the 3rd win for the team.
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| Latest News and Feature Articles |
| 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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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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| Jul 22-26, 2026 |
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BPT Challenge Shangluo, China |
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| Jul 22-26, 2026 |
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BPT Challenge Shangluo, China |
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| Jul 23-26, 2026 |
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FIVB |
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BPT Futures Pingtan, China |
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| Aug 6-9, 2026 |
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| Aug 7-8, 2026 |
AVP League |
AVP League Week 8 - Dallas, Texas |
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| Aug 12-16, 2026 |
CEV |
CEV EuroBeachVolley 2026, Stare Jablonki, Poland |
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TBD |
| Aug 12-16, 2026 |
CEV |
CEV EuroBeachVolley 2026, Stare Jablonki, Poland |
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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 |
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US$5,000 |
| Aug 19-23, 2026 |
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| Aug 19-23, 2026 |
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BPT Futures Bujumbura, Burundi |
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| Aug 19-23, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite Montréal, Canada |
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US$200,000 |
| Aug 19-23, 2026 |
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BPT Elite Montréal, Canada |
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US$200,000 |
| Aug 19-22, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Tallinn, Estonia |
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€ 7,500 |
| Aug 19-22, 2026 |
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BPT Futures Tallinn, Estonia |
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€ 7,500 |
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