Spaniards shine at the IVVA World Masters Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Championship held in Benidorm
The participants highlight the excellent organization, the service received, and the accommodation during the competition
On Sunday, Benidorm wrapped up the IVVA Veterans' World Championship for volleyball and beach volleyball with a day of finals featuring impressive performances by Spanish athletes; the event concluded with a medal ceremony attended by athletes, organisers, and representatives from the City Council and the hospitality sector. The tournament, held from October 6 to 10, brought together 850 participants of over 30 nationalities.
In the men's +35 beach volleyball final, Raúl Mesa and Kubala defeated the Serbian pair Tigers B-Belgrade 2–1. The Spanish contingent secured another medal through Javier Bosma, Rafa Pascual, and Nanu Cubillo, who finished as world runners-up in the men's +55 beach volleyball category. The participation of Mesa, Bosma, and Pascual gave Benidorm the chance to see legendary figures of Spanish volleyball and beach volleyball in action, as they continue to share the court and the sand with athletes from other generations. Similarly, in indoor volleyball, the Spain Master Volley team won the bronze medal in the men's +55 category by defeating the Slovenian veterans' team.
In the women's categories, the +35 beach volleyball title went to Agas Poland (Poland). In the +45 category, the German pair El Berins and Schaefermeyer won gold. In the +55 category, the Sunsetters team from the Netherlands took gold, joined on the podium by teams from Latvia (silver) and Canada (bronze). Finally, the +55 indoor volleyball final was won by the Ukrainian team, who defeated the Swiss side 2–0.
Players, accompanying persons, and coaching staff alike expressed their satisfaction with the facilities, the service provided, and the organisation of the championship.