In 1988 Mike Dodd and Tim Hovland won the AVP Salisbury Open.
It was the 42nd win for Mike Dodd, the 39th win for Tim Hovland, and the 38th win for the team.
In 2011 Braidy Halverson and Adam Roberts won the NVL Malibu.
It was the 1st win for Braidy Halverson, the 2nd win for Adam Roberts, and the 1st win for the team.
In 2011 Jenny Kropp and Whitney Pavlik won the NVL Malibu.
It was the 4th win for Jenny Kropp, the 4th win for Whitney Pavlik, and the 4th win for the team.
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.
World’s Beach Volleyball elite to convene in Stare Jablonki for EuroBeachVolley
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...
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.
New American pair leads Shangluo Challenge women’s field
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...
Paris 2024 silver medalist highlights men’s lineup for Shangluo Challenge
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...
Beach Volleyball Ready for Action at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games
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.
Teams from Poland and Latvia secure top honours at EEVZA #EuroBeachVolleyU20 zonal qualifier
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...
Sand Kings of Budapest: Latvia seize historic first Nations Cup Crown
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...
Ukraine edge Italy in Golden Set thriller to claim first CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Title
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.
Experience meets Tomorrow: Ukraine’s generational bridge of resilience
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.
Ukraine and Italy off to the CEV Beach Nations Cup Final
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.
From the sand to the Budapest sidelines: Paolo Nicolai’s New Chapter
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.
Golden Set Action: Latvia and Italy battle through to the Nations Cup Semi-Finals
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...
The Budapest boost: How Hajós and Niemeier are turning home-court pressure into pure fuel
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.
Knockout brackets take shape after surprises as pool phase concludes in Budapest
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...
Living with the Gold Target: How Latvia’s Queens found peace at the summit
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...
From Rio Inspiration to sand teammates: inside the Brouwer-Boermans shift
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...
Teams from five countries to compete for #EuroBeachVolleyU20 berths in Cesis
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.
Santo Domingo 2026 Beach Volleyball Venue Enters Final Stage of Preparation
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...
New York Nitro’s Season Comes Home. Brasher/Cruz Meet Humana-Paredes/Wilkerson on CBS
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...
Drama and high stakes in Budapest as the 2026 CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final kicks off
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.
The Mentor and the Prodigy: How Plavinš and Fokerots defy time on the sand
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.
Between two flags: Orsi Toth’s homecoming and Gottardi’s fire ignite Budapest
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.
Rising Beach Volleyball stars from across EEVZA region seek qualification for #EuroBeachVolleyU20
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...
Budapest ready for sandy showdown: Drawing of Lots finalises pools for #BeachNationsCup Final
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.
Europe's Best set to arrive in Budapest: CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final gets underway on Thursday in Városliget
Just two days remain until Europe's top beach volleyball players take over the heart of Budapest. Organised by the Hungarian Volleyball Federation, the CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final 2026 will take place from 16 to 19 July in Budapest's iconic Városliget, hosting Europe's second most prestigious beach volleyball event.
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