Emerging talents from Brazil, Germany, Hungary, and the United States have claimed spots in the main draw of the 2025 FIVB U21 Beach Volleyball World Championships, following intense qualifiers in Puebla, Mexico.
Brazil's Marcela Barbosa and Maria Clara showcased their resilience with a dramatic comeback against Germany. After a commanding win over Canada, the Brazilian pair rallied from one set down to earn a 2-1 victory, ensuring their place in the next stage.
Germany's success continued with Clara Dressen and Mila Jancar. The promising duo delivered flawless performances, securing straight-set wins over both Japan and the host nation, Mexico, without conceding a single set.
Hungary's Chiara Honti-Majoros and Stefania Kun impressed with extraordinary efficiency. Their decisive 2-0 win over Latvia took only 27 minutes, signaling their readiness to compete at the highest level.
The USA team of Sally Perez and Avery Jackson—who has prior podium experience at the U19 level—also progressed with authority. They swept through their group, defeating both Finland and Czechia in straight sets.
These outcomes underscore a growing depth in international youth beach volleyball. With rising stars from various continents, the upcoming main draw promises strong competition and thrilling matchups.
Main draw action begins on Thursday at 08:00 local time in Puebla, where all attention will be on these young contenders as they pursue U21 beach volleyball glory.
For more details on the qualifiers, visit the official site: FIVB News Article.
