The Beach Pro Tour Elite16 in Saquarema, Brazil, is set to showcase some of the most decorated names in beach volleyball from April 9 to 13, 2025. The event serves as the second Elite16 stop of the year and offers an early glimpse into the 2025 campaigns of several Olympic teams.
Elite Men’s Field
On the men's side, the tournament will feature fierce competition among recent Olympic medalists:
- Clemens Wickler and Nils Ehlers (Germany) – Paris 2024 silver medalists making their season debut.
- Anders Mol and Christian Sørum (Norway) – Tokyo 2020 gold and Paris 2024 bronze medalists.
- David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig (Sweden) – Current Olympic champions from Paris 2024.
These top-tier teams promise to deliver thrilling matches as they battle on the Saquarema sands.
High-Caliber Women's Competition
The women's draw is equally strong, highlighted by return appearances and new partnerships:
- Canadians Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes, returning from a lighter schedule post-Olympics.
- Brazil’s top duo Eduarda 'Duda' Lisboa and Ana Patrícia Ramos, competing on home soil.
- Switzerland’s Tanja Hüberli, continuing her season after the Mexico opener.
A notable debut includes the newly-formed Swiss sister duo Anouk and Zoé Vergé-Dépré, former rivals now teaming up after an injury-delayed start to the season.
Tournament Highlights
This Elite16 stop features elite-level talent with impressive Olympic credentials:
- 28 of the 48 male athletes from Paris 2024.
- 24 female participants with Olympic experience.
- A total of 15 Olympic medalists across the competition.
Qualifying rounds commence Wednesday, followed by pool play and eliminations throughout the weekend. The finals, promising high drama and athleticism, are scheduled for Sunday.
For more details, visit the official news release from Volleyball World: Olympic Medalists Make Season Debut in Saquarema.
