The DTS Liqui Fruit Spring Open Beach Volleyball Tournament was held on Saturday at the DTS Beach Volleyball Arena in Windhoek, attracting 43 two-a-side teams. The event featured 15 men’s teams, 13 women’s teams, 12 u19 boys’ teams, and three u19 girls’ teams, as well as eight mixed four-a-side social teams. The tournament was held despite cold and windy conditions. The main sponsor, Liqui Fruit, provided N$20 000 in prize money.
The sponsorship from Liqui Fruit continues to make an important contribution to the development of beach volleyball at DTS, supporting both senior competition and junior participation. In the u19 boys category, Kito Gallert and Charlie Dürrschmidt claimed first place, after beating Xavier Phillipus and Erastus Nepembe 21-17, 16-21, 17-15 in the final. Rene Steinkopff and Johan Ritzer finished third in the u19 boys competition.
The u19 girls title went to Hadassah Swartz and Dascha Stoessel, ahead of Carmen Diekmann and Ines Ramdohr, while Larissa Redecker and Kyra Ellinger came third. The women’s competition was won by Piroschka Lück and Nadia Böhm, who beat Rosi Hennes and Carmen Curschmann 17-21, 21-10,15-12 in the final. Lameesh Harris and Albertina Mathew came third in the women’s division.
In the men’s division, Max and Jura Krafft took the title after beating Simeon Ndaxula and Teodor Thomas 21-12, 21-14 in the final. Kudakwashe Mahachi and Panashe Chiguta came third in the men’s competition. The social four-a-side mixed competition was won by Team Afromix, followed by Legendary Elites VB Team and Bigbux VC.
The DTS Beach Volleyball Section thanked Liqui Fruit, all participating teams, officials, volunteers, and supporters for contributing to another successful tournament. The event saw a significant turnout, with 43 teams participating across various categories. The tournament’s success was attributed to the continued support of Liqui Fruit.
The next DTS Beach Volleyball tournament will take place on 10 October 2026 at the DTS Beach Volleyball Arena in Windhoek. Players and teams are already looking forward to the next event. The DTS Beach Volleyball Section continues to promote the sport, providing opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels.
The DTS Liqui Fruit Spring Open Beach Volleyball Tournament demonstrated the growing popularity of beach volleyball in Namibia. With the support of sponsors like Liqui Fruit, the sport continues to develop and attract new participants. The tournament’s success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the DTS Beach Volleyball Section.
Key points
- 43 two-a-side teams participated in the DTS Liqui Fruit Spring Open Beach Volleyball Tournament.
- The tournament featured various categories, including men’s, women’s, u19 boys’, and u19 girls’ competitions, as well as a social four-a-side mixed competition.
- The event was made possible by the sponsorship of Liqui Fruit, which provided N$20 000 in prize money.
