The final stop of the 2025 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour wrapped up dramatically at Laginha Beach in Cape Verde, where teams from Lithuania and Latvia took home the top honors. This event marked the conclusion of a highly competitive season, attracting 53 teams from 19 national federations.
Latvia Shines in the Men’s Division
Latvian duo Ardis Bedritis and Arturs Rinkevics delivered a flawless performance throughout the tournament:
- Won all five matches in straight sets
- Defeated Ukraine’s Dmytro Kozii and Vitalii Savvin in the final
- Claimed gold without dropping a single set
The bronze medal went to another Ukrainian team, Ivan Likhatskyi and Richard Likhatskyi, who secured victory over Czech athletes Jan Dumek and David Westphal.
Lithuania Dominates the Women’s Bracket
In the women’s division, Lithuanian top seeds Ieva Vasiliauskaite and Erika Kliokmanaite were unbeatable:
- Knocked out Japan’s Riko Tsujimura and Takemi Nishibori in the semifinals
- Secured gold against Germany's Rika Dieckmann and Sophia Neuss
- Maintained a perfect record without losing a single set
France’s Ophelie Lusson and Alex Merle took home bronze, adding to their growing list of international accolades.
Looking Ahead: Olympic Aspirations
Beyond celebrating national victories and breakout performances, the Laginha Beach Futures event also signaled a shifting focus to the future. Teams now turn their attention to the 2026 Beach Pro Tour season and prepare for the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
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