The 2025 Beach Pro Tour Futures event in Songkhla, Thailand, concluded with thrilling victories for teams from the United States and Israel.
American Sisters Dominate Women's Finals
Alaina and Morgan Chacon, the seventh-seeded American duo, clinched their second consecutive Futures title and made their third podium appearance of the season. Despite an early pool play challenge, they surged through the knockout stages, ultimately overcoming Japan’s Ren and Non Matsumoto in a gripping three-set final (21-19, 19-21, 20-18).
Highlights from the women's tournament:
- Chacon sisters: Three straight-set wins in the knockout stage
- Japanese team: Silver medal after four consecutive victories
- China’s Yu Tong and Jiang Kaiyue: Bronze medal in a tight match against the Thai team
Israeli Pair Triumph in Men’s Division
Israel's Eylon Elazar and Kevin Cuzmiciov, seeded fifth, emerged victorious in the men’s competition. The duo won all five matches, dropping only one set, and delivered a commanding straight-sets win over Austria's Alexander Huber and Robin Seidl in the final (21-13, 21-18).
Notable performances on the men's side:
- Israel’s Elazar/Cuzmiciov: Perfect record across five matches
- Austrian team: Finalists after strong run through earlier rounds
- Thailand’s top-seeded duo (Kaewsai/Nakprakhong): Bronze medal after straight-sets win
International Participation and Upcoming Events
The Songkhla Beach Volleyball Futures welcomed 28 men’s and 28 women’s teams from 24 countries. The tour continues with upcoming events in:
- Valencia, Spain (April 30 – May 4)
- Nuvali, Philippines (May 1 – 4)
For more information on the Songkhla event and future stops, visit the official article on Volleyball World.
