After missing the 2019 World Cup and the Olympics Tokyo 2020 in 2021, Brazil is back on the podium of the biggest beach volleyball tournaments, in both genres.
Ana Patricia/Duda compete for gold at the Women’s World Cup and Renato/Vitor Felipe for men in 2022. A third medal could come with Andre/George in the dispute for bronze also this Sunday, June 19.
The Brazilian female duo beat the Swiss bronze medalists in Tokyo this Saturday, June 18 Heidrich and Vergé-Depré by 2 sets to 0, partials 21-19 and 21-13. They face the Canadians in the dispute for gold Bukovec / Cognac.
champion partners in 2004 Nanjing Youth OlympicsAna Patricia and Duda reunited in 2022 already aiming Paris 2024. Both are looking for their first World Cup medal.
During the campaign they defeated the strong Canadians Pavane/Melissa and the Brazilians Barbara/Carol Solbergwhich has entered into a great phase.
in the male, Renato and Victor Felipe stamped their ticket to the final by beating the Americans Schalk and Brunner in straight sets, 21-17 and 21-19. A defining moment of the campaign was the triumph over the Italians Nicolai/Cottafava by 2 to 1. The two are also making their debuts in the World Cup finals.
Renato/Vitor Felipe’s opponents will be the Norwegians Mol/Sorumcurrent Olympic champions, passed by the Brazilians Andre/George in the semi-finals by 2 to 0, 21-14 and 21-18. The Europeans carry the favoritism until the final.
Check out the schedules for the June 19 medal disputes, which will be broadcast in Brazil by Sportv:
- Men’s Bronze Match: André/George (BRA) x Schalk Brunner (USA) – 12:15 p.m. (Brasilia time)
- Women’s Gold Contest: Ana Patricia/Duda (BRA) x Bukovec/Brandie (CAN) – 3:00 p.m. (Brasilia time)
- Dispute for men’s gold: Renato/Vitor Felipe (BRA) x Mol/Sorum (NOR) – 4:15 p.m. (Brasilia time)
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