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Alison and Álvaro continue to shine in Brazil's beach circuitAfter playing well in their first few events in the 2020-2021 beach volleyball season, Alison Cerutti and Álvaro Filho have found their rhythm. They claimed their second consecutive tournament during the third stage of the Brazilian Beach Volleyball Circuit.

Sosa heads for San Lorenzo in ALAfter almost a decade of wait, former Argentinian national team captain Emilce ‘Mimi’ Sosa is now finally headed back to her home country’s league. She has landed a deal with San Lorenzo for the upcoming club season and aims to make a big run in her return to action this time.

Wu Sheng earns chance to lead ChinaWu Sheng is named as the head coach for the Chinese men’s volleyball team. It seems that he can offer the big experience he had as a player in the game and would help out in making the better calls for the squad. They are clearly hoping to qualify for the coming 2024 Paris Olympics.

Volleyball 101 for AspirantsVolleyball is a fun game to watch and definitely an exciting one to play as well. A lot of people enjoy the sport, and there’s no denying that it can actually get fans up from their seats with big plays. Since then, it has attracted more players who are eager to play the game on big stages.

Why the Olympics Is a Staging PointMost volleyball players today have been dependent on the Tokyo Olympics. Some are aiming to make it their first game, some hope to retire after it, and some even hope to make it a starting point of their game. It must be really vital to players that it has been a big factor in decisions.

Jordan Larson Continues To Be the USA's Top Volleyball StarJordan Larson joined the United States’ national team in 2009 after she completed her college degree. She has become a strong leadership figure on the team. With the 2021 Olympics approaching, she is going to play her last one with the rest of the squad.

Dominicans Train Ahead of OlympicsThe Dominican Republic’s women’s volleyball team has begun their training once more on a strict protocol. They are one of the 12 squads which are qualified to join the Olympic Games in Tokyo, which has been moved to 2021. They are aiming to get things done ahead in time.

Yūki Ishikawa Continues To Be a Top Volleyball PlayerIshikawa is currently in his fifth year playing in Italy’s SuperLega and he has continued to be a star. He is the optimal representative for Japanese volleyball. At 24 years of age, he is already a veteran but he still has a lot of room to grow as an individual player.

Marco Krattiger Talks About His First Beach Volleyball MedalDuring the Edmonton Open, Marco Krattiger and his partner Nico Beeler wanted to leave immediately. They thought they would not win the tournament. However, they would make a run to the finals and win the whole thing.

Argentina's Volleyball Squad Continues to Look to the FutureWith Argentina’s second-ever Olympics appearance incoming, the team is looking to make a big impact on the tourney. Head coach Hernan Ferraro is looking forward to the team’s future. He wants the team to remain consistent even if some players are leaving.

Ben Saxton talks about the state of beach volleyball in 2020Beach volleyball is finally gaining momentum with some sanctioned tournaments, which is great to see especially with the long pause earlier in the year. Ben Saxton has talked about the struggles of being a pro beach volleyball player in 2020.

Noumory Keita is making waves in the volleyball worldThere are a lot of volleyball games being played around the world but the South Korean leagues are garnering attention especially Noumory Keita’s play. His performance against Samsung Blue Fangs made the headlines because he scored 54 points.

Mari energised in return to actionBrazilian star Marianne ‘Mari’ Steinbrecher is eager to make her return to the volleyball court this season. She aims to make the most of her comeback and hopes to leave a lasting impact with her team as they get to start in the Brazilian Superliga.

Why Miller Pata is a talismanic talent in beach volleyballMiller Pata is one of the most ambitious volleyball players in the world. She broke through the elite ranks by representing the country of Vanuatu. Pata is now one of the world’s best and can be considered as a legitimate role model to younger players.

Casey Patterson is not considering retirement any time soonIf you are an avid fan of beach volleyball, you will most likely be familiar with Casey Patterson. He is one of the most passionate players in the scene. At 40 years of age, he is still doing his best to keep up with the top level of the sport.

Brandie Wilkerson and Heather Basnley are ready to competeIn 2020, beach volleyball has experienced its most unique year ever. This has led to Brandie Wilkerson and Heather Bansley changing the way they prepare for tournaments. They have spent the past seven months training exclusively at home.

Brazil's Agatha and Duda begin their rise to the topAfter finishing with the silver medals back in September, Agatha Bednarczuk and Duda Lisboa took home their first victory in Brazil this season. Despite losing their first tourney, they did not hold their heads down as they are now ready to dominate the scene.

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Maria Marin Is Confident About the Colombian National TeamThere is a growing power in South America. Colombia is always regarded as a country with solid potential and they are starting to realize that. Team captain Maria Marin is confident about her team’s chances.

Wonder Duo Hopes to Shine for JapanJapan’s wonder duo of Katsuhiro Shiratori and Yusuke Ishijima are keen to leave their mark on the Tokyo Olympics as they get the chance to deliver a medal in their own country next year. The two stars are seasoned veterans in the game and that says a lot about their chances.