European beach volleyball dominance was on full display at the 2025 Beach Pro Tour Challenge in Warmia Mazury, where all semifinal positions in the men's tournament were claimed by European teams. This sweep ensures a fully European podium, emphasizing the continent’s significant presence in international beach volleyball.
Among the standout performances, Polish stars Michal Bryl and Bartosz Łosiak drew energy from their home crowd to advance. A key moment came in their straight-sets victory over Germany’s Olympic medalists Clemens Wickler and Nils Ehlers. Bryl and Łosiak will now face fellow Germans Paul Henning and Lui Wüst, who earned their way through with wins against Canadian and Israeli teams.
Also in the spotlight are Swedish Olympic champions David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig, who maintained their unbeaten record with two tightly contested three-set victories. They’ll clash in the other semifinal against rising Swiss duo Marco Krattiger and Leo Dillier. Despite being a new partnership in 2025, Krattiger and Dillier have shown strong form with three podium finishes already this year.
Semifinal Lineup
- Michal Bryl / Bartosz Łosiak (POL) vs. Paul Henning / Lui Wüst (GER)
- David Åhman / Jonatan Hellvig (SWE) vs. Marco Krattiger / Leo Dillier (SUI)
Match Schedule (Local Time):
- Semifinals: 10:00 and 11:00
- Gold Medal Match: 16:00
This Challenge tournament marks a crucial step on the road to Olympic qualification, making each game in Warmia Mazury a key battleground for Europe’s top teams. For more details, visit the official tournament coverage at Volleyball World.
