Beach Volleyball Tournament Results and Upcoming Events
Challenge Tournament in Chennai, India
From November 21 to 24, a Challenge tournament of the FIVB Beach Pro Tour took place in Chennai. The German teams achieved the following results:
- Paul Henning/Lui Wüst: They reached the round of the last 12 and secured 7th place.
- Benedikt and Jonas Sagstetter: Also finished in 7th place after advancing to the round of the last 12.
- Max Just/Philipp Huster: Ended the tournament in 13th place.
- Chenoa Christ/Marie Schieder: Also placed 13th after reaching the round of the last 18.
- Anna Grüne/Lea Kunst: Concluded the tournament in 19th place.
It is evident that more and more German teams are striving to collect valuable points on the world stage to participate in higher-level tournaments. Ultimately, all aspire to compete on the Pro Tour.
Beach Pro Tour Finals in Doha
From December 5 to 8, the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Finals will take place in Doha. This prestigious event marks the culmination of the season and promises thrilling matches between the world’s top teams.
For all information about the tournament in Doha, please visit:
https://en.volleyballworld.com/beachvolleyball/competitions/beach-pro-tour
You can watch most of the matches for free here:
https://www.youtube.com/@BeachVolleyballWorld
New Beach Volleyball Ball Starting January 2025 in Germany.
As of January 1, 2025, Wilson will become the new official ball partner of the German Volleyball Association (DVV) for beach volleyball. Wilson balls will be used in all tournaments of the German Beach Tour, the 2nd German Beach Tour, the German Beach Volleyball Championships, and other national competitions.
However, the previous partner, Mikasa, remains relevant: the Mikasa Beach Pro BV550C is the official game ball of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and is used in international tournaments such as European Championships, World Championships, and the Olympic Games.
Therefore, starting in 2025, Wilson balls will be used on the national level in Germany, while Mikasa balls will be employed on the international stage.
The Wilson ball is reportedly somewhat more affordable than the Mikasa ball, currently available online starting at approximately €55.68, including shipping.
Doping Test Saves Beach Volleyball Player’s Life.
During a routine doping test, Daniel Kirchner, a rising German beach volleyball player, was diagnosed with a serious illness. This diagnosis enabled early treatment and ultimately saved his life.
For well-wishes, you can write to him on Instagram. We wish him all the very best from the bottom of our hearts:
https://www.instagram.com/daniel_kirchner/?hl=en
Kira Walkenhorst Switches to Handball
The German Olympic beach volleyball champion, Kira Walkenhorst, has started a new athletic chapter after ending her career in the sand and is now playing as a goalkeeper in handball. This unusual transition highlights her versatility and passion for sports.
A lovely video with Kira explaining her decision can be found here on Sportschau:
https://www.sportschau.de/handball/kira-walkenhorst-aus-dem-sand-ins-handballtor,kira-walkenhorst-handball-100.html
