Olympic champions David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig are set to headline the 2025 Warmia Mazury Challenge in Poland, marking their first return to a Challenge-level tournament since March 2023. The Swedish pair, ranked third in the FIVB World Rankings, has seen continued success on the elite circuit, securing nine gold medals in 19 events.
The event will take place at the Anders Hotel Beach from June 25 to 29 and serves as the fourth Challenge-level competition in the 2025 Beach Pro Tour season. A diverse and competitive international lineup is expected to electrify fans across five days of high-level beach volleyball.
Notable Contenders in the Men's Event
- Clemens Wickler and Nils Ehlers from Germany, who will renew their rivalry with the Swedish champions after their face-off in the Olympic final.
- Latvian veteran Aleksandrs Samoilovs, a three-time Olympian, will play his final Beach Pro Tour event.
Key Dates for the Tournament
- Wednesday – Qualifying Rounds
- Thursday & Friday – Pool Play
- Saturday – Elimination Rounds
- Sunday – Finals and Medal Matches
Top Names in the Women’s Field
- Kimberly Hildreth and Teegan Van Gunst (USA) – Top seeds
- Vitória Rodrigues and Hegeile Almeida (Brazil) – Second seeds
- Olympians Heather Bansley and Sophie Bukovec (Canada) – Continuing their comeback on the international stage
Fans worldwide can watch the action unfold live, as Volleyball World’s online platforms will stream full coverage of the tournament.
