Brazil gets back on winning terms

Brazil gets back on winning terms

The second Major Series event of the year saw a Brazilian team grab the title – a rare occasion these days. The oil capital of Norway, Stavanger, and its splendid, picturesque harbour were the location for the triumph of Pedro Salgado and his new partner Evandro...
The World champions back on track with a win in Porec

The World champions back on track with a win in Porec

As improbable as it may sound, the reigning beach volleyball World champions Alexander Brouwer and Robert Meeuwsen had just won their second trophy together this past weekend on the Croatian shores of Porec. The first Major tournament in history, part of the newly...
Moscow: A Spanish triumph long overdue

Moscow: A Spanish triumph long overdue

One of the world’s most consistent tandems, the Spaniards Pablo Herrera and Adrian Gavira, had to wait until the Moscow Grand Slam this past weekend to be in possession of their first World Tour gold together. They did so at one of the most interesting and...
Talents: Torey DeFalco

Talents: Torey DeFalco

The American outside hitter is the youngest player in the wide US roster for the 2015 edition of the World League. The 18-year-old already grabbed our attention two years ago at the 2013 U19 Beach Volleyball World Championship in Porto, Portugal, where he and his...
New Italian heroes net Swiss gold

New Italian heroes net Swiss gold

Alex Ranghieri and Marco Caminati became the lowest seeded qualifying team to win a FIVB World Tour gold medal. The inaugural Lucerne Open, one of the two Swiss stops on the calendar this year, was the first FIVB event for Ranghieri-Caminati. It has become a tradition...