Last week, beach volleyball fans witnessed an exciting wave of national championships as Bulgaria, France, Slovakia, Spain, and Ukraine crowned their new champions. These events served as pivotal platforms for players aiming to qualify and prepare for the upcoming 2025 international season.

Bulgaria

• Women’s Title: Irena Mishonova and Desislava Nikolova triumphed at the Varna event.
• Men’s Title: Martin Yochev and Denislav Dimitrov clinched the championship after a thrilling comeback.

France

• Men’s Champions: Arthur Canet and Tom Altwies led the field in Saint-Laurent-du-Var.
• Women’s Champions: Elsa Descamps and Romane Sobezalz showcased dominance to win the trophy.

Slovakia

• Women’s Title: Kristina Harmanova and Zuzana Reginova won gold on home sand in Kosice.
• Men’s Title: Patrik Pokopec and Peter Michalovic edged their opponents in a close contest.

Spain

• Men’s Victory: Pablo Perez and Nathan Matos sustained their top-seed performance in Gran Canaria.
• Women’s Final: Nazaret Florian and Adriana Serrano battled through a tough three-setter to claim gold.

Ukraine

• Women’s Surprise: Yeva Serdiuk and Anna Shumeiko upset the top-seeded pair in a thrilling final.
• Men’s Title: Sergiy Popov and Eduard Reznik justified their number-one ranking with a three-set victory.

These national tournaments are more than local celebrations—they shape the competitive landscape and directly impact future international qualifications and rankings. Across the continent, teams are positioning themselves for the next level of elite play.

For more details on the event outcomes, visit the official article from the FIVB website.