Evandro Oliveira and Arthur Lanci brought home gold for Brazil at the João Pessoa Elite16, part of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour, by triumphing over France’s Rémi Bassereau and Calvin Aye in straight sets (21-15, 27-25). The skilled Brazilian pair thrilled the home crowd with their dominant play and clutch performance in a tightly contested second set.
This gold medal win marked the duo’s fourth career title on the Tour—all coming on home soil—and their seventh overall podium finish. In the final, Evandro led with 19 points, featuring three blocks, while Lanci contributed 16 points and scored two aces.
The French team, who entered from the qualifiers as the 21st seed, earned a hard-fought silver—their first-ever Elite16 medal and second podium appearance after securing bronze in Baden earlier this year.
Bronze Medal Match
In the all-Dutch bronze medal match, Stefan Boermans and Yorick de Groot outperformed Steven van de Velde and Alexander Brouwer in straight sets (21-16, 21-13). Key highlights from the match include:
- Boermans scoring 17 points, including five blocks and two aces
- The victory marked the pair’s 11th podium finish on the Tour
Global Competition Highlights
The João Pessoa Elite16 once again confirmed the international depth and quality of men’s beach volleyball. The tournament was packed with:
- Electrifying rallies
- Breakout performances from underdog teams
- Continued dominance of Brazilian and European pairs
As the 2025 Beach Pro Tour progresses, Brazil reaffirms its position as a powerhouse in the sport, backed by enthusiastic crowds and exceptional talent.
For more details, visit the official event recap on Volleyball World.
