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Cherif and Ahmed wants to be the best duo in the worldThe Cancun Bubble has seen Anders Mol and Christian Sørum emerge as consistent winners. However, Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan won the third and final event of the bubble. It was a big upset considering almost all of the top duos in beach volleyball were playing.

Agatha and Duda keeps up their FIVB Tour hot streakAfter Talita Antunes and Taiana Lima won the first event of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour in the Cancun Hub, Agatha Bednarczuk and Eduarda ‘Duda’ Lisboa came out as victors of the second event.

How Taiana and Talita continue to play at a high levelAfter eight years since they won their last title, Taiana Lima and Talita Antunes are on their way back up the Tour. The 2013 Team of the Year has turned back the clock. They are now one of the top contenders in the beach volleyball scene after a long time away from the podium.

Duda still wants to improve before the OlympicsDespite being only 22 years of age, Eduarda ‘Duda’ Lisboa is preparing for the Tokyo Olympics. It is evident that she wants to improve so she can win a medal. She will play alongside Ágatha Bednarczuk who is also a top player in her own right.

Tips and tricks on how to win in volleyball bettingVolleyball is one of the most spectator-friendly sports in the world. Aside from its exciting matches, volleyball has a huge betting scene. Here are some tips and tricks that you can follow if you’re interested in volleyball betting.

Why a libero is one of the most important players on the courtVolleyball has many roles on the court but the most overlooked one is the libero. These defensive stars are always teams’ unsung heroes. Let us dive into why the libero role is integral to a team’s success.

Canadian duo hopes to shine in the coming monthsWith the Tokyo Games closing in fast, both Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes are keen to prove that they can still win. The Canadian duo hopes to play in at least five tourneys in the coming months to test their mettle and improve their chances in the coming Olympics.

Pedro Solberg reflects on his stellar beach volleyball careerPedro Solberg has won so many medals in his career. At 35 years of age, he is still intent on winning more to continue a stellar beach volleyball career. Longevity is a hard aspect of sports but Solberg has played well amidst pressure that he is getting older.

How Mol and Sørum became the world's best duoNorwegian duo Anders Mol and Christian Sørum are both young players, yet they are already at the top of the beach volleyball rankings after their first gold medal. They are out to prove that they are not just a surprise team in the rankings.

Why Italy's Francesca Piccinini is the symbol for longevityVolleyball is not known as a sport where players have long careers because of how grueling it is. However, Italy’s Francesca Piccinini is far from the norm. At 42 years of age, she is still a star player for both club and country in an outside hitter role.

Lang Ping believes that the Olympics will be a great eventChina’s iconic national volleyball team coach Lang Ping is experienced when it comes to the Olympics. She believes that the Tokyo Games will be a great event. She won the Games in 1984 as a player and was the coach that led China to glory in 2016.

Why Vietnam has a bright future with setter Nguyễn Thu HoàiVietnam has a young core in their national volleyball team. Their star player is their 22-year-old setter Nguyễn Thu Hoài who is a top prospect worldwide. The team has tremendous upside and they have the right setter to dictate their offence.

Parubets is recovering well ahead of the national team seasonKseniia Parubets sustained a knee injury back in November 2020. She is still recovering but she is on track to return to the national team in the summer of 2021. Parubets is a big part of the team since she is a supreme scorer as evidenced by her stats in the Russian Superliga.

Thaísa leads Itambe Minas to second straight titleThe final was between Itambe Minas and Dentil Praia Clube in the finals of the Brazilian Women’s Superliga. Thaísa Menezes was amazing as she led her team to glory for the second straight time. They won 27 of their last 29 Superliga matches to cap off a strong season.

Schachter and Pedlow wants to make a push for the OlympicsCanadian duo Sam Schachter and Sam Pedlow are the number 15 ranked team in the world. However, they still have not made the final push towards the Olympics just yet because of the effects of COVID-19 on travel from Canada.

Why Bruno Rezende continues to be a top star for BrazilWhen it comes to the most successful players in volleyball, it is hard to overlook Brazil’s top star setter Bruno Rezende who has an impressive résumé. Bruno has won almost every event under the sun for club and country.

How Fijałek and Prudel became a stellar beach duoPoland and beach volleyball are not usually linked together. However, they have a stellar duo in Grzegorz Fijałek and Mariusz Prudel to represent them. They are not the most talented duo but they rose to prominence due to their hard work and according to Fijalek, a little bit of luck.

Bansley and Wilkerson reflect on their beach volleyball journeyHeather Bansley and Brandie Wilkerson were named as one of the most influential duos of the past decade. This led to them reflecting on their journey to the top of the beach volleyball scene. It was a tough road but the Canadians went through so much over the past decade to get here.

Liliana and Elsa sees chemistry as their best qualityWith the beach volleyball's return, it is a special time for players like Liliana Fernandez Steiner and Elsa Baquerizo McMillan. They can show why chemistry is what takes them above other teams as they are back on tour again.

Teammates open up about why Ognjenović is a great setterWhen people talk about the best setter in the world, many point to Serbia’s ace Maja Ognjenović. Her teammates have hailed her as the best playmaker of the modern era. At 36 years of age, she is still a stellar setter who changes how the game is played.