lundi 23 août 2010

WVBF Protour 2010 Presented by Cornèrcard in Vevey (Switzerland)


«Outstanding finals on Swiss Riviera»

(Lausanne, 18 August 2010) The Beach volleyball World Championships Protour 2010 organized by the World Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Federation (WVBF) has for the second consecutive year made a stop in Vevey. It was once again on the beautiful market square, the largest open square in Europe, that eleven men's teams and eight women's teams fought all week to win the title.
The victory in the women's draw was a confirmation of last year’s tournament. Three out of the four young women in final this year were already in final in 2009. It is finally the Brazilian pair composed of Edilma Costa and Angela Moraes who won the title after an outstanding final against the defending champions, the Americans Elizabeth Pagano (best player of the tournament) and Noel Frohman. The podium is completed by a nice Romania pair on the world circuit, Victoria and Elenia Farcas. Africa was represented by the Mali female team.

For the men, the title went to a really solid pair from Brazil made up of Juliano Vieira and Matias Tonnini who fought very hard during an amazing final to defeat a very experienced Italian pair, Roberto Buragina and Milian Lazzaro. It is important to point out the excellent performance of the Swiss team Julien Dougoud and Clement Schoeb who just missed out the third place during the quarter-final leg. Africa was represented by the Zimbabwe male team.

The WVBF President Jean Pierre Seppey said he was very pleased with this edition and already promised great developments for next year: "I am pleased with the success that the event has received from both the public and the political institutions. I am proud to announce that after the Teen Kids camp success of this year, the WVBF, according to its promotional and educational principles through sport, will offer to all the population of Vevey the 2011 Junior U18 Beach volleyball World Championshisp in opening of the 2011 WVBF Protour leg.”

The City of Vevey through its Mayor, Mr. Laurent Baillif, gave a very positive response to this second edition: "The second edition of the WVBF Protour in Vevey took place satisfactorily, even if the sky was less generous that in the 2009 edition. The high level of play of the best teams was very enthusiastic for the audience, whether they were novices or experts. The organisation of the beach volleyball tournament on the Market Square was flawless with a good collaboration with the facilities offered by “Vevey plage”. This association resulted in the joint organisation during a month, of a beach volleyball camp for local children and teens. Increasing the capacity of the stands, a flexible competition schedule of the different pools, qualifying and finals matched, the installation of covers for the spectators, all these factors contributed to the smooth running of the tournament. Even when the rain was invited onto the stage, the tournament was able to continue in compliance with technical and sport requirements. The City of Vevey welcomes this event and thanks both the organizers, sponsors and institutions who have contributed to this huge success."

The Organizing Committee’s President Charles Weber would like to thank both sponsors and political authorities without whom the event would not have been possible: "There are no major events without great support and I am very pleased for the work done by Vevey sports department lead by Jean Marc Bryois. Thank you to the Police who made their best to facilitate our work. Thank you to the sponsors without whom the budget would never have been met. Finally, thank you to all the population of Vevey who came numerously to the competitions. On behalf of the Committee, I invite everyone to be present again in 2011. "

The athletes will now enjoy a full month of training before tackling the fourth edition of the WVBF Protour in Lugano.

vendredi 13 août 2010

WVBF ProTour 2010 Vevey (Suisse)

"Lancement réussi!"
La première journée de la seconde édition de l'étape veveysanne du Championnat du monde de Beach volleyball Protour 2010 vient de s'achever sous le soleil de la très belle place du marché.

Parmi les 12 équipes sur 19 déjà entrées en lice, on peut mentionner dans le tableau masculin la victoire aisée des favoris brésiliens ainsi que le premier succès des régionaux de l'étape, les Suisses Julien Dougoud et Clément Schoeb. Dans le tableau féminin, les tenantes du titre, les américaines Elisabeth Pagano et Noël Frohman ont parfaitement su gérer la pression et se sont imposées en 2 sets.

Un partie officielle a solennellement ouvert le tournoi et a été pour la WVBF une excellente occasion de saluer le soutien tant des institutions politiques de la ville que des partenaires et sponsors qui contribuent au succès de l'événement.

La deuxième journée s'annonce passionnante avec en point d'orgue un affrontement très attendu à 22h00 entre les 2 paires favorites du tournoi chez les messieurs, les brésiliens Matias Tonini et Juliano Vieira et la légendaire paire du Protour composée de Said Souhikane et Gregor Lah.

WVBF ProTour 2010 Vevey (Suisse)

« Vevey dans les starting blocs »

(Vevey le 08 août 2010) La Fédération Mondiale de Volleyball et de Beach Volleyball (WVBF) ainsi que le Comité d’Organisation (CO) invitent la population veveysane et régionale à venir assister à la seconde édition du Championnat du Monde de Beach volleyball Protour qui se déroulera sur la splendide et mythique Place du Marché de Vevey du 12 au 15 août prochain.

En plus de la présence des meilleurs(es) joueurs et joueuses du monde entier (Brésil, Etats Unis, Bolivie, Italie, Suisse et Zimbabwe notamment), l’événement peut à nouveau compter sur les éléments qui ont largement contribué au succès de l’édition 2009 : Musique non stop, danseuses, bars, restaurants ainsi que, conformément aux principes fondamentaux de la WVBF, de nombreuses animations pour les enfants et adolescents de la région et à nouveau son tournoi inter-entreprises.

Les compétitions se dérouleront du jeudi au samedi de 13:00 à 23:00 ainsi que le dimanche 15 août jusqu’à 21:00 pour les finales. Les bars et restaurants seront quant à eux ouverts tous les jours de 12:00 à minuit.

En plus des compétitions dont les entrées sont gratuites, La WVBF est fière d’offrir aux habitants de la région une démonstration de Capoeira ainsi qu’un concert gratuit de la jeune et talentueuse Elena Davis. Ces deux animations auront lieu le mercredi 11 août dès 20:00 sur le site des compétitions. Toutes les commodités (bars, restaurants) seront ouvertes.

La WVBF et le CO invitent tous les fans de Beach volleyball à venir s’amuser gratuitement dans une ambiance festive et décontractée et à admirer le talent des athlètes ainsi que la beauté de la marraine de charme de l’événement, Micaela Lopez Bianchi, Miss Argentine 2010.

lundi 2 août 2010

WVBF Presented by Cornèrcard in Diamante (Italy)

Beach Volleyball in Diamond for Diamante

(Diamante July 26) The second Italian leg of 2010 Beach volleyball World Championship Protour organized by the World Volleyball and Beach volleyball Federation (WVBF) just took place in the beautiful city of Diamante (Calabria). Players from all around the world struggled during three days to reach the title in front of a large and brave public. The men title was easily won by the Brazilian team Matias – Vieira after an exciting final against the Italian Lazaro – Buragina. In the women’s draw, the two involved Bolivian pairs reached the grand final. The cup finally went to Canedo – Balderamma who beat Pavisic – Ortiz during an extraordinary three set final.

"We have admired really exciting matches and High sport level - commented Vittorio Silvestri, Italian Beach Volleyball Association President (FIBV). Both Bolivian athletes have challenged their fellows to the ball game. A competition full of acrobatic and excited rallies. The public was amazing, for example during a surprising men’s final between Brazilian and Italo-Cuba pair. The success was so important that there has already been talked of renewing this competition next year. »

The results of this step cannot be more positive – said the World Volleyball and Beach volleyball Federation President Jean Pierre Seppey - we are already ready to reconfirm Diamante in our world Beach Volleyball calendar. The municipality’s reply fell immediately; the Diamante Mayor, Ernesto Magorno, and the head of sports, Mariano Casella, stated: "This tournament was a huge chance for all the city of Diamante and especially for youth, we already bid for an event next year, such a great way to promote our tourist resort located on the sea front.

An exceptional godmother was responsible to reward the winners: Miss Argentina 2010, Miss Micaela Lopez Bianchi, a lovely twenty year old young woman with Italian origins : "I am a volleyball player since more than 10 years and I like the WVBF involvement for youth and poor countries ».

Everybody is now looking at Vevey, the next 2010 WVBF Protour leg (12 -15 of august 2010).