Empowerment-backed teams made an impressive impact at the Warmia Mazury Beach Volleyball Challenge in Poland, earning a total of five medals across both the men's and women's events in this stop of the Beach Pro Tour.
Women's Tournament Highlights
In a remarkable demonstration of dominance, Volleyball Empowerment-supported teams swept the podium in the women's division:
- Gold: Maryna Hladun and Tetiana Lazarenko (Ukraine) went undefeated through six matches.
- Silver: Linda Bock and Louisa Lippmann (Germany)
- Bronze: Clemence Vieira and Aline Chamereau (France)
Men's Tournament Results
The men's side also showcased top-tier performances:
- Gold: Marco Krattiger and Leo Dillier (Switzerland), who captured their first Beach Pro Tour title.
- Silver: Bartosz Losiak and Michal Bryl (Poland), the tournament’s hometown heroes.
- Bronze: Paul Henning and Lui Wust (Germany), who marked their second Tour podium appearance.
Role of the Volleyball Empowerment Initiative
The FIVB’s Volleyball Empowerment initiative has been a catalyst in helping national teams become more competitive. This program provides:
- High-level coaching support
- Provision of essential training equipment
- Ongoing developmental resources for national federations
Countries that have benefited include Ukraine, Germany, Switzerland, and France—each of which earned medals at this event, a testament to the program's success.
Future Outlook and Tour Momentum
This year's Warmia Mazury Challenge featured a diverse and competitive field, with 50 women’s and 54 men’s teams from 28 countries. The strong turnout sets an optimistic tone as the Beach Pro Tour continues, with the spotlight moving to upcoming competitions like the Gstaad Elite in Switzerland and the Montpellier Futures in France.
For more details on the event and the Volleyball Empowerment program, visit the official FIVB article.
