Chase Budinger and Trevor Crabb are set to debut as a beach volleyball duo at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour’s Nuvali Challenge in the Philippines, starting on May 20. This event marks Santa Rosa's sixth time hosting this renowned tournament, with previous Challenge and Futures events already under its belt.
Their partnership adds intrigue to the competition. Budinger, a former Olympian, previously teamed with Miles Evans. Together, they earned four Beach Pro Tour medals and competed in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Crabb, recognized for his success on the FIVB World Tour and Beach Pro Tour, is eager for podium success with his new partner.
As the fifth stop on the 2026 Beach Pro Tour and the third event in Asia this season, the Nuvali Challenge follows tournaments in India and China. In Santa Rosa, 32 teams will compete in a structured format starting with:
- Qualification rounds
- Pool play
- Concluding with elimination rounds to decide the final standings
The tournament features top international talent, including former Nuvali Challenge medalists and Olympians worldwide. High-caliber action on the sands of the Philippines is expected, with fans able to watch the tournament live on the Beach Volleyball World YouTube channel.
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