The DTS Beach Volleyball arena was a hive of action on Saturday when the much-anticipated DTS Liqui Fruit Beach Volleyball Spring Tournament took place.
The tournament drew a diverse group of participants, with eight men, seven women, two u19 boys teams, three u19 girls teams and three four-a-side teams competing in the social category. Thanks to the generous sponsorship from Liqui Fruit, a total of N$10 800 in prize money was distributed across the various categories.
The senior women’s category was dominated by the experienced duo of Teja Lück and Rosi Hennes, who took the title after a comfortable 2-0 victory against Lea Pumi Nangombe and Taleni Saltiel in the final.
The veteran pair of Lück and Hennes used their experience to outplay their younger opponents throughout the tournament, showing exceptional coordination and strategy.
In the semifinals, Nangombe and Saltiel just managed to oust Pia Lück and Maike van Doorn in a close encounter, but they were unable to replicate their form in the final.
Jan Erik Sack and Jura Krafft won the men’s final after a convincing 2-0 victory over Thomas Shilumbu and Leopold Immanuel.
They however nearly didnt make it to the final after facing a tough challenge from Conrad Johannes and Luca Kesselmann.
In probably the match of the tournament, each team won a set to force a third set tie-breaker. In a nailbiting final set, the tie-breaker extended into extra time, before Sack and Krafft emerged victorious with a nailbiting 18-16 win.
The third-place playoff between Kesselmann and Johannes and Fidden Silinda and Johannes Militzer was forfeited by both teams due to exhaustion after a gruelling day of competition.
The under 19 boys category was won by Juri von Wentzel and Amani Beukes, who beat Leander Müller and Jowan Bezuidenhoudt in the final, while Isabel von Wietersheim and Nora Rogl won the u19 girls title, with Paula Ritzer and Clara van Heerden coming second and Haddasah Swartz and Lisa Hess third.
The social category saw three four-a-side teams competing, providing a fun and engaging experience for those who preferred a more relaxed version of the sport while still showcasing great athletic ability and teamwork.
The DTS Liqui Fruit Beach Volleyball Spring Tournament was a resounding success, with highly competitive matches, excellent sportsmanship, and thrilling moments across all categories. The sponsorship from Liqui Fruit enabled the event to offer significant prize money, contributing to the enthusiasm and high level of competition. The tournament not only highlighted the best talent in Namibian beach volleyball, but also provided a platform for young athletes to showcase their skills.
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