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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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Players: 13758 10730 24488
Tournaments: 2249 1816 4065
 
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Philippe Blain 66
Akihiro Ozawa 58
Cristina Wallerstein 57
Mark Hedetniemi 55
Jill Stephens 53
Fabrizio Migliosi 49
Saleh Mousa 47
Yvonne Soler 47
Chrisi Gschweidl 46
Jeremy Wallace 46
Zoran Jovanovic 42
Carlos Bowers 41
Chris Olds 40
Rolands Ozolins 40
Brandon McLaughlin 40
Romke Praamstra 38
Elin Westerlund 38
Gleb Leonov 38
Lynda Morales 38
Martins Krams 37
Nicholas Hillstrom 37
Oban Vazquez 36
Jonathan Rogers 36
Samira Luis 35
Maciej Biernat 35
Patrycja Giemza 34
Takahiko Imamura 33
Carlos Guatemala 33
Cecilia Peralta 32
Artem Yarzutkin 30
Gaetan Jauffret 30
Dimitar Kalchev 30
Chelsi Ward 29
Mateusz Paszkowski 29
Claire Coppola 28
Christophe Witvrouwen 28
Manuel Alfieri 28
Daniela Torres 28
Rowdy Lennon 27
Kennedy Copeland 27
Noah Burlas 21
Elpida Pitsigkoni 21
Tale Fosseli 20
William Witheford 19
Deneva Sauberga 18
Michal Beran 18
Omer Gozlan 17
 
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Beach Volleyball History
In 1984
Kathy Gregory and Kathy Hanley won the Parks & Rec Gladstone's State Beach Open.  It was the 41st win for Kathy Gregory, the 16th win for Kathy Hanley, and the 11th win for the team.
In 1990
Mike Dodd and Tim Hovland won the AVP Miller Lite Fresno Beach Open.  It was the 56th win for Mike Dodd, the 53rd win for Tim Hovland, and the 52nd win for the team.
In 1990
Janice Harrer and Jackie Silva won the WPVA Flamingo Hilton/PCH San Diego Open.  It was the 19th win for Janice Harrer, the 32nd win for Jackie Silva, and the 3rd win for the team.
In 2006
With their win at the Santa Barbara Open, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh become the first women's team with 50 tournament titles.
In 2006
Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings won the AVP Bud Light Santa Barbara Open.  It was the 56th win for Misty May-Treanor, the 52nd win for Kerri Walsh Jennings, and the 50th win for the team.
In 2007
Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers won the AVP Toyota Hermosa Beach Open presented by Bud Light.  It was the 14th win for Phil Dalhausser, the 26th win for Todd Rogers, and the 13th win for the team.
In 2007
Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings won the AVP Toyota Hermosa Beach Open presented by Bud Light.  It was the 73rd win for Misty May-Treanor, the 70th win for Kerri Walsh Jennings, and the 67th win for the team.
In 2007
Julius Brink and Christoph Dieckmann won the CEV Nestea Austrian Masters.  It was the 7th win for Julius Brink, the 10th win for Christoph Dieckmann, and the 6th win for the team.
In 2007
Vasiliki Arvaniti and Vasso Karadassiou won the CEV Nestea Austrian Masters.  It was the 7th win for Vasiliki Arvaniti, the 8th win for Vasso Karadassiou, and the 6th win for the team.
In 2007
Art Barron and Mike Szymanski won the NORCECA San Juan.  It was the 1st win for Art Barron, the 1st win for Mike Szymanski, and the 1st win for the team.
In 2007
Yarleen Santiago and Yamileska Yantin won the NORCECA San Juan.  It was the 1st win for Yarleen Santiago, the 1st win for Yamileska Yantin, and the 1st win for the team.
In 2007
Misty May-Treanor becomes the women's all-time wins leader by capturing her 73rd victory, surpassing Holly McPeak's record by winning with Kerri Walsh in Hermosa Beach. She reached this total in just 123 tournaments -- winning 57.5% of her events.
In 2012
Sergio Gonzalez and Karell Pina won the NORCECA Norceca Beach Volleyball Circuit Chiapas.  It was the 6th win for Sergio Gonzalez, the 4th win for Karell Pina, and the 3rd win for the team.
In 2012
Ion Canet and Nirian Sinal won the NORCECA Norceca Beach Volleyball Circuit Chiapas.  It was the 5th win for Ion Canet, the 8th win for Nirian Sinal, and the 4th win for the team.
In 2018
Evandro Goncalves and Andre Loyola won the FIVB Itapema Four Star.  It was the 6th win for Evandro Goncalves, the 3rd win for Andre Loyola, and the 2nd win for the team.
In 2018
Agatha Bednarczuk and Duda Lisboa won the FIVB Itapema Four Star.  It was the 6th win for Agatha Bednarczuk, the 10th win for Duda Lisboa, and the 2nd win for the team.
In 2018
Stefan Basta and Lazar Kolaric won the FIVB Aydin One Star.  It was the 1st win for Stefan Basta, the 1st win for Lazar Kolaric, and the 1st win for the team.
In 2018
Mailen Deliz and Leila Martinez won the FIVB Aydin One Star.  It was the 2nd win for Mailen Deliz, the 6th win for Leila Martinez, and the 2nd win for the team.
In 2018
Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena won the AVP Austin.  It was the 94th win for Phil Dalhausser, the 23rd win for Nick Lucena, and the 20th win for the team.
In 2018
Alix Klineman and April Ross won the AVP Austin.  It was the 2nd win for Alix Klineman, the 57th win for April Ross, and the 2nd win for the team.
 
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5/17/2026
Tania Moreno and Sofía Izuzquiza win Beach Pro Tour Futures Madrid 2026
The Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures Madrid 2026 came to an end this Sunday at the Parque Deportivo Puerta de Hierro with an all-Spanish final that confirmed the outstanding level currently being shown by Spanish Beach Volleyball. Tania Moreno and Sofía Izuzquiza claimed the title after defeating Belén Carro and Paula Soria in straight sets (21-19, 21-14)...

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Mexico once again at the top of the NORCECA Tour with Sarabia/Osuna
SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua, May 17, 2026.- Mexico’s Miguel Sarabia and Jorman Osuna claimed the title at the third stop of the NORCECA Men’s Beach Volleyball Tour after defeating Costa Rica’s Julián Araya and Stanley Grant 2-0 (21-14, 21-16) in the final. This result marks Mexico’s second title of the 2026 season, in which they have also locked in a third-place finish...

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Mexican Duo Torres/Flores Claim their First Gold on the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour
SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua, May 17, 2026.- Mexico’s Susana Torres and Abril Flores defeated María Belén Castillo and Kahlee York of the United States in three sets, 2-1 (19-21, 21-14, 16-14), to claim the title at the third stop of the 2026 NORCECA Tour, earning their first gold medal as a team. After winning two bronze medals in the opening stops of the circuit...

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Israel’s Eylon Elazar & Kevin Cuzmiciov achieved their first ever gold in the Challenge category on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour. After the bronze medals at the Bhubaneswar Challenge and the Nayarit Challenge earlier this year, they triumphed as Xiamen Challenge winners in China on Sunday. They had another two golds and four silvers at the Futures level in previous seasons.

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Durish & Koenig win Xiamen to make it four in four on the Beach Pro Tour
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Spanish pairs dominate as Women’s Beach Pro Tour Futures Madrid reaches semi-finals
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5/16/2026
Spanish pairs shine as Women’s Beach Pro Tour Futures group stage concludes in Madrid
The Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures Madrid 2026 continued this Friday at the Parque Deportivo Puerta de Hierro, where the women’s competition completed its group stage after Thursday’s qualification rounds. The day determined the 12 pairs advancing to Saturday’s knockout rounds. Each group featured four teams, with only three progressing.

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Mexico, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Costa Rica Advance to Semifinals in San Juan del Sur
SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua, May 16, 2026.- The men’s semifinals of the third stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour have been set, with Mexico, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Costa Rica reaching the final stage of the tournament. Mexico’s duo Miguel Sarabia/Jorman Osuna will look to extend their country’s dominance on the circuit when they face the host team Rubén Mora/Dany López.

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Dunn/McKay aim for their third consecutive final on the NORCECA Tour
SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua, May 16, 2026.- The Canadian duo Darby Dunn/Alison McKay will attempt to reach their third consecutive final on the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour when they face Julibeth Payano/Bethania Almanzar of the Dominican Republic in the semifinals at San Juan del Sur. Dunn/McKay arrive in strong form after advancing undefeated through pool play...

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5/15/2026
Madrid once again becomes key stage for international Beach Volleyball
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Seven Undefeated Men’s Duos After Opening Day of the Beach Tour in San Juan del Sur
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5/14/2026
Nicaragua hosts the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour
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Italy and the Netherlands qualify for CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final
For the fourth consecutive year, Madrid’s Puerta de Hierro Sports Park hosted the CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup qualifying stage in both the men’s and women’s competitions, thereby delivering another two days of intense action and high-level Beach Volleyball. The Netherlands (women) and Italy (men) eventually secured their ticket to the Nations Cup Final scheduled for mid-July in Budapest.

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5/13/2026
2026 Season Opens This Weekend at Huntington Beach
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May 20-24, 2026 FIVB BPT Challenge Nuvali, Philippines M US$125,000
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May 21-24, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Apeldoorn, Netherlands M € 7,500
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May 22-24, 2026 NORCECA NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico M US$3,500
May 22-24, 2026 NORCECA NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico W US$3,500
May 27-31, 2026 FIVB BPT Elite Ostrava, Czechia M US$200,000
May 27-31, 2026 FIVB BPT Elite Ostrava, Czechia W US$200,000
May 28-31, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Cervia, Italy M € 7,500
May 28-31, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Cervia, Italy W € 7,500
May 28-31, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Wuhan, China M US$5,000
May 28-31, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Wuhan, China W US$5,000
May 29-31, 2026 NORCECA NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - San Salvador, El Salvador M US$3,500
May 29-31, 2026 NORCECA NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - San Salvador, El Salvador W US$3,500
May 30-31, 2026 AVP League AVP League Week 1 - Belmar, New Jersey M&W TBD
Jun 4-7, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Krakow, Poland M € 7,500
Jun 4-7, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Krakow, Poland W € 7,500
Jun 4-7, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Sveti Vlas, Bulgaria M € 7,500
Jun 4-7, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Sveti Vlas, Bulgaria W € 7,500
Jun 6-7, 2026 AVP League AVP League Week 2 - Aspen, Colorado M&W TBD
Jun 10-14, 2026 FIVB BPT Challenge Alanya, Türkiye M US$125,000
Jun 10-14, 2026 FIVB BPT Challenge Alanya, Türkiye W US$125,000
Jun 10-14, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Jurmala, Latvia M € 7,500
Jun 10-14, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Jurmala, Latvia W € 7,500
Jun 11-14, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Spiez, Switzerland W € 7,500
Jun 12-14, 2026 AVP AVP Heritage Contender Series Virginia Beach Open M&W $20,000
Jun 12-13, 2026 AVP League AVP League Week 3 - Miami, Florida M&W TBD
Jun 18-21, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Geneva, Switzerland W € 7,500
Jun 18-21, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Ios, Greece M € 7,500
Jun 18-21, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Ios, Greece W € 7,500
Jun 18-21, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Karpacz, Poland M € 7,500
Jun 18-21, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Karpacz, Poland W € 7,500
Jun 19-20, 2026 AVP League AVP League Week 4 - Las Vegas, Nevada M&W TBD
Jun 19-21, 2026 NORCECA NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic M US$3,500
Jun 19-21, 2026 NORCECA NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic W US$3,500



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