The coastal city of Alicante recently served as the vibrant setting for the latest stop on the Spanish National Beach Volleyball Circuit, hosting a thrilling weekend packed with elite performances from both seasoned and emerging teams. The event, boasting a blend of domestic and international talent, highlighted the increasing competitiveness and visibility of beach volleyball in Spain.
Women's Tournament Highlights
In the women’s final, Spain's own Ana Vergara and Nazaret Florian proved their top-seed status by securing a convincing 2-0 victory (21-15, 21-16) against the Polish-Russian duo of Agnieszka Adamek and Elena Sviridova. Their synergy and tactical play allowed them to dominate throughout the match.
Meanwhile, the bronze medal was clinched by Kadri Puri and Erika Kliokmanaite—representing Estonia and Lithuania respectively—who overcame home favorites Daniela Andreu and Elba Paez. Their strong defensive positioning and consistent serving were key to their success.
Men’s Division Shines
In a major upset, the second-seeded Spanish team of Daniel Moreno and Roberto Sanfelix outplayed top seeds Pablo Perez and Nathan Matos in a 2-0 win (21-19, 21-10). Moreno and Sanfelix demonstrated strategic precision and fluid teamwork to capture the gold.
The contest for third place was equally compelling, as Ukraine’s Sviatoslav Karvatskyi and Spain’s Isaac Levinson staged a comeback to defeat Manuel de Amo and Jorge Pascual in a three-set thriller. Their resilience under pressure secured a well-deserved spot on the podium.
Impacts of the Alicante Stop
This leg of the circuit brought together an impressive mix of rising stars and experienced players, underscoring Alicante's importance in shaping the trajectory of the season. Not only were ranking points and medals at stake, but the event also strengthened the Spanish circuit’s reputation for attracting top-tier talent and delivering high-level matches.
For more information and full results, visit the official coverage on FIVB's website.
