The Brazilian duo Bárbara Seixas and Carol Soberg won this Saturday (9) the unprecedented title in the Elite 16 category, the main one on the world beach volleyball circuit, on the stage of Doha (Qatar). As a bonus, the Cariocas got even closer to Brazil’s second Olympic place at the Paris Games – the first was won last Thursday (7) by Duda Lisboa and Ana Patricia.

Gold for Brazil! 🎉🥇🇧🇷

Bárbara Seixas and Carol Solberg are champions of the Doha Elite stage of the Beach Volleyball World Tour!👏

In the end, they beat the Canadians Melissa/Brandie 2-0 (21/18 and 21/18).

What a start to the season! Congratulations! ✨ pic.twitter.com/PLHpO2tSvh

– CBV (@volei) March 9, 2024

In the final match that won the gold medal in Doha, Bárbara and Carol beat Canadians Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson, with a double 21/18. After today’s feat, the Brazilian duo moved from fifth place in the world rankings (6720) to third place, with a total of 10140 points. Two other Brazilian duos still have a chance of going to Paris: Tainá and Victoria (5th in the ranking) and Ágata and Rebeca (9th).

“I am so happy and proud of our work, we are preparing to evolve and play our best volleyball. I want to congratulate Carol, we have great energy together,” said Bárbara, silver medalist at Rio 2016 alongside Ágatha, in a press release. on the website of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Carol Solberg, daughter of former player Isabel Salgado, one of the icons of Brazilian volleyball, could make her Olympic debut at age 38, if she obtains a place in the Parisian edition.

“Bárbara is incredible, it’s a pleasure to play with her. Our chemistry is special. We play volleyball because we love it,” Carol said of her partner, shortly after the victory against Canada .

Ranking for Paris 2024

In the Olympic race for a place in beach volleyball, the duo who wins the most medals on the world circuit has the best chance of ensuring their presence at Paris 2024. However, it is up to the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV) to indicate which pair will represent the country in the competition. .

Another way to secure a place is through the world rankings. The 17 best-ranked couples will travel to Paris 2024 from January 1 to June 10, 2024.