The 2026 CSV South America Beach Volleyball Championships concluded with a significant achievement by Volleyball Empowerment teams, as they secured five out of the six available medals. The championship, hosted in João Pessoa, Brazil, featured the Brazilian men's team, consisting of Andre Loyola Stein and Renato Andrew Lima de Carvalho, who not only won the competition but also earned qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. This victory underscores Brazil's prowess in beach volleyball, further bolstered by the support from the FIVB Volleyball Empowerment Programme.

In the men's competition, Brazilian teams excelled, taking home both the gold and silver medals, while Chile's duo, Marco and Esteban Grimalt, seized the bronze. The women's competition saw Paraguay attaining a silver medal through Michelle Sharon Valiente Amarilla and Giuliana Poletti Corrales, with their compatriots Fiorella Nunez Quintana and Denisse Alvarez winning the bronze.

The championships serve as a testament to the success of the Volleyball Empowerment initiative, which focuses on enhancing coaching support and development programs across South America. This initiative aims to elevate the standards of beach volleyball and increase the competitive presence on the global stage. The participation of empowered teams from Brazil, Chile, and Paraguay underscores the growth and potential Olympic impact fueled by these initiatives in the region.

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