The 2025 Qingdao Futures Beach Pro Tour concluded with standout performances from Brazil and China, who captured gold in the men’s and women’s events respectively. This high-level tournament showcased rising talent, underscoring the global depth and competitiveness in beach volleyball.
Brazil Makes a Breakthrough in the Men’s Competition
Brazil’s Mateus Rodrigues and Vilsomar Brito delivered a remarkable performance by winning their first Beach Pro Tour title. Entering the event as 16th seeds and emerging from the qualifiers, they proved their mettle by winning seven of eight matches. The championship match was a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Indonesia’s Bintang Akbar and Sofyan Rachman Efendi, with scores of 19-21, 21-15, 17-15.
The Brazilian duo also defeated Australia’s Garang Anyang and Justin Schumann in the semifinals, marking a significant achievement in their professional careers.
China Dominates the Women’s Bracket
China’s presence in the women’s tournament was commanding, as they swept the podium:
- Cao Shuting and Dong Jie claimed gold with an unbeaten record, triumphing over compatriots Yuan Lvwen and Zhu Lingdi in the final (21-19, 21-14).
- Yuan and Zhu earned their first team medal with a silver finish.
- Aheidan Mushajiang and Kadeliye Halaiti secured bronze after a dramatic win over Japan’s Ren and Non Matsumoto in the third-place match.
Cao and Dong’s undefeated run highlights China’s strength in women’s beach volleyball and their growing legacy on the tour.
Chinese Success in the Men’s Division Continues
China also added a bronze in the men’s competition. Wang Yanwei and Du Hongjun outlasted Australia’s Anyang and Schumann, earning the host nation a total of four medals across both divisions. Their performance reflects the country’s dedicated investment in developing world-class players.
Event Overview and International Participation
The Qingdao Futures, part of the 2025 Beach Pro Tour’s Futures tier, hosted 28 men's and 25 women's teams from 14 different nations. The event provided a vibrant stage for lesser-known but highly skilled athletes aiming to advance on the international circuit. Following Qingdao, the tour continues in:
- Qidong, China
- Ios, Greece
- Messina, Italy
- Geneva, Switzerland
This latest chapter in the series delivered exciting competition and exposed fans and scouts alike to emerging beach volleyball stars.
For more details and full match results, visit the official event page on Volleyball World.
