Jacob Holting Nilsson and Elmer Andersson of Sweden earned their first-ever Elite-level title on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour with an impressive run in Cape Town, South Africa. The young Swedish team remained undefeated throughout six matches, surrendering only two sets against world-class opposition.

Entering the tournament as top seeds, Holting Nilsson and Andersson clinched the gold medal by defeating Austria’s Timo Hammarberg and Tim Berger in the final. With scores of 21-15 and 21-18, the match highlighted the Swedes' composure and sharp play in crucial moments. At just 20 and 19 years old, the duo now holds six career gold medals and a total of nine podium finishes.

Austria Shines with Silver

Timo Hammarberg and Tim Berger earned a breakthrough Elite-level silver medal, building on their prior successes in Futures events. Their performance in Cape Town reflects a bright future and potential to challenge consistently at higher-tier competitions.

Norway Takes Bronze

The bronze medal match saw Norway’s Mathias Berntsen and Hendrik Mol come out on top against France’s Remi Bassereau and Calvin Aye in a dramatic three-set duel (21-18, 14-21, 15-8). This marks the Norwegian pair’s first medal at the Elite level, having demonstrated solid form in previous Challenge tournaments.

European Talent on the Rise

The Cape Town Elite16 event, part of the 2025 Beach Pro Tour season kickoff, showcased the impressive depth of European contenders in men’s beach volleyball. With multiple emerging stars stepping onto the Elite podium, the competition promises intense battles ahead as teams continue to climb the rankings.

For more details about the tournament and team standings, visit the official event page on Volleyball World.