Switzerland and Germany claimed top honors in the recent FISU World University Games for beach volleyball, hosted in Duisburg during the buildup to the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 multisport games. The event showcased top-tier international competition and celebrated European dominance in the sport.
Women’s Tournament Highlights
The Swiss team of Menia Bentele and Annique Niederhauser went undefeated, securing the gold with a hard-earned victory over the Netherlands' team in a three-set thriller (21-18, 19-21, 15-5). Other notable results include:
- Silver: Floor Hogenhout and Nigella Negenman (Netherlands)
- Bronze: Alexis Durish and Audrey Koenig (USA), who defeated Poland in straight sets
Men’s Tournament Highlights
Host nation Germany dominated the men’s bracket. Philipp Huster and Maximilian Just remained unbeaten and sealed the gold medal with a decisive win over the Dutch duo (21-13, 21-12). Additional results:
- Silver: Quinten Groenewold and Tom Sonneville (Netherlands)
- Bronze: Elouan Chouikh-Barbez and Joadel Gardoque (France), winners over Italy’s team in a tight match
International Participation
The competition brought together 48 teams—24 men’s and 24 women’s—from 30 different nations. The tournament not only demonstrated exceptional athleticism but also served as a preview of European strength ahead of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Games.
For more detailed results and highlights, visit the official article from the FIVB: Switzerland and Germany Win University Beach Volleyball Gold.
