Anouk Dupin continued her stellar performance on the Beach Pro Tour by capturing her fourth consecutive podium finish with a gold medal at the 2025 Jurmala Futures event in Latvia. Partnering with Marine Kinna, the duo showcased their strength and resilience, proving to be one of the most promising teams on the international beach volleyball circuit.
Finals and Tournament Highlights
Seeded fourth, Dupin and Kinna triumphed over Estonia’s Eva Liisa Kuivonen and Liisa-Lotta Jurgenson in a thrilling three-set final, taking the match 2-1 (21-18, 16-21, 15-9). The French pair navigated the tournament without dropping a single set before the final—a testament to their strong defense and synergy on the court.
A Year of Breakthroughs for Dupin
At only 22 years old, Dupin has had a spectacular 2025 season so far, notching her:
- 5th Beach Pro Tour medal overall
- 2nd gold finish with partner Marine Kinna
- 4th consecutive podium appearance this year
Her previous podiums in 2025 include:
- Gold in Valencia
- Silver in Madrid
- Bronze in Battipaglia
Notably, these results came while playing with three different partners—an achievement that emphasizes Dupin’s adaptability and high in-game IQ.
Other Podium Teams
Rounding out the women’s competition, Estonia’s Liisa Remmelg and Heleene Hollas earned bronze by defeating home favorites Varvara Brailko and Anete Namike from Latvia.
On the men’s side:
- Latvia’s Martins Plavins and Kristians Fokerots took gold
- Aleksandrs Samoilovs and Gustavs Auzins, also from Latvia, claimed silver
- Lithuania’s Audrius Knasas and Povilas Piesina secured bronze
Global Expansion of the Tour
The 2025 Jurmala Futures event featured 63 teams from 22 nations, underscoring the sport’s growing global appeal. Upcoming Futures events are scheduled in countries like China, Greece, Italy, and Switzerland between June 19 and 22, promising more international excitement.
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