Swedish beach volleyball players Jäcob Hölting Nilsson and Elmer Andersson emerged victorious at the 2025 Beach Pro Tour Elite16 in Hamburg by topping Pool D. Their decisive win came in a tightly contested three-set match against Brazilian Olympians Evandro Gonçalves and Arthur Lanci, with scores of 22-24, 21-19, and 15-10. This followed a similar three-set triumph over Germany’s Paul Henning and Lui Wüst.
This result ensures the Swedish duo a direct entry into the Round of 12, reinforcing their strong season performance. They've reached the podium in four of their last five events, capturing:
- Gold in Malmö Futures
- Gold in Baden Challenge
- Silver in Gstaad
- Silver in Montréal
According to the tournament format:
- Six pool winners advance straight to Saturday’s Round of 12
- Second- and third-place finishers must compete in Friday’s Round of 18
Other pool-topping teams include:
- David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig (Sweden, Pool C)
- Anders Mol and Christian Sørum (Norway, Pool A)
- Stefan Boermans and Yorick de Groot (Netherlands, Pool B)
- Jorge Alayo and Noslen Díaz (Cuba, Pool E)
- Clemens Wickler and Nils Ehlers (Germany, Pool F)
As the elimination rounds approach at the Am Rothenbaum Stadium, Hölting Nilsson and Andersson's consistent momentum makes them strong contenders for another medal. With semifinals and finals concluding on Sunday, fans can anticipate high-level action and competitive matchups.
For more details, visit the official event page on Volleyball World.
