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Today In
Beach Volleyball History |
In 1961
Ron Lang and Gene Selznick won the Parks & Rec Corona Open.
It was the 11th win for Ron Lang, the 26th win for Gene Selznick, and the 10th win for the team.
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In 1967
Mike Bright and Ernie Suwara won the Parks & Rec San Diego Open.
It was the 14th win for Mike Bright, the 2nd win for Ernie Suwara, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 1972
Buzz Swartz and Ron Von Hagen won the Parks & Rec Corona del Mar Open.
It was the 2nd win for Buzz Swartz, the 46th win for Ron Von Hagen, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 1978
Andy Fishburn and Fred Sturm won the Parks & Rec Mission Beach Open.
It was the 3rd win for Andy Fishburn, the 5th win for Fred Sturm, and the 3rd win for the team.
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In 1989
Mike Dodd and Tim Hovland won the AVP Miller Lite Milwaukee Open.
It was the 51st win for Mike Dodd, the 48th win for Tim Hovland, and the 47th win for the team.
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In 1989
Patty Dodd and Jackie Silva won the WPVA Diet Pepsi Hermosa Beach Open.
It was the 10th win for Patty Dodd, the 25th win for Jackie Silva, and the 9th win for the team.
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In 1995
Marie Andersson and Elaine Roque won the WPVA Coors Light Pismo Beach Open.
It was the 1st win for Marie Andersson, the 7th win for Elaine Roque, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 1995
Mike Dodd and Mike Whitmarsh won the AVP Miller Lite Milwaukee Open.
It was the 69th win for Mike Dodd, the 11th win for Mike Whitmarsh, and the 10th win for the team.
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In 2000
Ze Marco de Melo and Ricardo Santos won the FIVB France Open.
It was the 25th win for Ze Marco de Melo, the 10th win for Ricardo Santos, and the 10th win for the team.
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In 2000
Canyon Ceman and Mike Whitmarsh won the Sunkist AVP Belmar Open.
It was the 5th win for Canyon Ceman, the 25th win for Mike Whitmarsh, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2005
Matt Fuerbringer and Casey Jennings won the AVP Hermosa Beach Open Presented by Bud Light.
It was the 3rd win for Matt Fuerbringer, the 3rd win for Casey Jennings, and the 3rd win for the team.
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In 2006
Marcio Araujo and Fabio Luiz Magalhaes won the FIVB St. Petersburg Open.
It was the 14th win for Marcio Araujo, the 6th win for Fabio Luiz Magalhaes, and the 6th win for the team.
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In 2006
Mike Lambert and Stein Metzger won the AVP McDonald's Chicago Open presented by Nautica.
It was the 10th win for Mike Lambert, the 11th win for Stein Metzger, and the 3rd win for the team.
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In 2006
Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings won the AVP McDonald's Chicago Open presented by Nautica.
It was the 63rd win for Misty May-Treanor, the 59th win for Kerri Walsh Jennings, and the 57th win for the team.
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In 2006
Reinder Nummerdor and Richard Schuil won the CEV Nestea Spanish Masters.
It was the 1st win for Reinder Nummerdor, the 1st win for Richard Schuil, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2006
Stephanie Pohl and Okka Rau won the CEV Nestea Spanish Masters.
It was the 5th win for Stephanie Pohl, the 5th win for Okka Rau, and the 5th win for the team.
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In 2006
Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor win in Chicago as Walsh joins the millionaire club. She is the 18th person worldwide to win over $1 million in her career, and did so in fewer events (90th tournament) as well as being one of just four to reach the mark before turning 28 years old.
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In 2011
Karla Borger and Britta Buthe won the CEV Polish Masters.
It was the 2nd win for Karla Borger, the 3rd win for Britta Buthe, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2016
Michala Frank and Kristyna Kolocova won the CEV Beach Volleyball Satellite Vaduz.
It was the 1st win for Michala Frank, the 5th win for Kristyna Kolocova, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2017
Markus Bockermann and Lars Fluggen won the FIVB Warmia Mazury Olsztyn Open.
It was the 3rd win for Markus Bockermann, the 5th win for Lars Fluggen, and the 3rd win for the team.
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In 2017
Talita Antunes and Larissa Maestrini won the FIVB Warmia Mazury Olsztyn Open.
It was the 35th win for Talita Antunes, the 66th win for Larissa Maestrini, and the 17th win for the team.
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In 2017
Quincy Aye and Youssef Krou won the FIVB Agadir One Star.
It was the 1st win for Quincy Aye, the 2nd win for Youssef Krou, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2017
Nicole Eiholzer and Dunja Gerson won the FIVB Agadir One Star.
It was the 5th win for Nicole Eiholzer, the 1st win for Dunja Gerson, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2017
Taylor Crabb and Jake Gibb won the AVP Hermosa Beach Open.
It was the 5th win for Taylor Crabb, the 35th win for Jake Gibb, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2017
Emily Capers and Brittany Hochevar won the AVP Hermosa Beach Open.
It was the 14th win for Emily Capers, the 4th win for Brittany Hochevar, and the 3rd win for the team.
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In 2017
Katarina Schillerwein and Cinja Tillmann won the 2017 CEV-EEVZA Beach Volleyball Satellite Vilnius.
It was the 2nd win for Katarina Schillerwein, the 3rd win for Cinja Tillmann, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2023
Hugo Campos and Joao Pedrosa won the FIVB BPT Challenge Edmonton.
It was the 1st win for Hugo Campos, the 1st win for Joao Pedrosa, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2023
Carol Salgado and Barbara Seixas won the FIVB BPT Challenge Edmonton.
It was the 9th win for Carol Salgado, the 16th win for Barbara Seixas, and the 4th 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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| Upcoming Tournaments |
| Dates |
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Tournament |
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Purse |
| Jul 22-26, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Challenge Shangluo, China |
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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 |
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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 |
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US$5,000 |
| Jul 30-Aug 2, 2026 |
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BPT Futures Qidong, China |
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| Aug 5-9, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite16 Hamburg, Germany |
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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 |
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€ 7,500 |
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